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.

Examples of the limelight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over her two years in the limelight, the vocalist’s beauty has evolved, often swinging between a minimalist, clean girl look to moodier, dark makeup depending on the occasion. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

After more than a decade out of the limelight and away from his wardrobe of high-visibility, low-practicality clothing, Sacha Baron Cohen‘s Ali G is back with his first film in almost 25 years. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

RadarOnline previously reported that Charles has been worried about his friend, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who left the limelight after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 14 Oct. 2026

Read on for a roundup of the star’s life outside the limelight. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the limelight

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