day/moment/time in the sun
noun phrase
: a period of being popular or getting a lot of attention
Organic foods are having their moment in the sun.
The singer is still waiting for his day in the sun.
Examples of day/moment/time in the sun in a Sentence
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After spending time in the sun, patches may be more visible than usual.17
Treatment
Treatment is similar to that for seborrheic dermatitis: an antifungal shampoo.
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Karyn Repinski, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
Scarborough has already begun to get its moment in the sun, including with Clement Virgo’s 2022 feature film Brother.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Rihanna Is Dabbling in the Rich Grandma Aesthetic By Daniel Rodgers
Northern Spain has long been overlooked by tourists, but the mountainous principality of Asturias is (finally) having its moment in the sun.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Despite our extensive knowledge of what too much time in the sun or in a tanning bed can do to you both internally and externally, people will keep tanning.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Mar. 2024
Only recently have scientists given plant roots their day in the sun—in fields like collections research, climate science and microbiology.
—Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
At the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas in February, bidets continued to enjoy their moment in the sun.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
Applying sunscreen and avoiding time in the sun can help minimize a person’s risk.
—USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
Just glide some on to condition and rejuvenate lips dehydrated by a day in the sun.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
Karyn Repinski, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
Scarborough has already begun to get its moment in the sun, including with Clement Virgo’s 2022 feature film Brother.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Rihanna Is Dabbling in the Rich Grandma Aesthetic By Daniel Rodgers
Northern Spain has long been overlooked by tourists, but the mountainous principality of Asturias is (finally) having its moment in the sun.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Despite our extensive knowledge of what too much time in the sun or in a tanning bed can do to you both internally and externally, people will keep tanning.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Mar. 2024
Only recently have scientists given plant roots their day in the sun—in fields like collections research, climate science and microbiology.
—Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
At the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas in February, bidets continued to enjoy their moment in the sun.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
Applying sunscreen and avoiding time in the sun can help minimize a person’s risk.
—USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
Just glide some on to condition and rejuvenate lips dehydrated by a day in the sun.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
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