the limelight
noun
: public attention or notice thought of as a bright light that shines on someone
She is a very private woman who never sought the limelight.
When his new book caused an unexpected controversy, he was thrust into the limelight once again.
He doesn't like having to share the limelight with other actors.
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As price charts indicate, this endorsement has been instrumental in propelling Solana into the limelight.
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Tyler Shepherd, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
Donovan mostly lives his life outside of the limelight.
—Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
The interview and corresponding cover is Loughlin’s latest dabble back in the limelight.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2024
Off-stage and away from the limelight, Ms. Leak organized food drives to help feed the homeless.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2024
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Tyler Shepherd, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
Donovan mostly lives his life outside of the limelight.
—Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
The interview and corresponding cover is Loughlin’s latest dabble back in the limelight.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2024
Off-stage and away from the limelight, Ms. Leak organized food drives to help feed the homeless.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2024
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“The limelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20limelight. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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