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

While many, including us, have discussed these challenges and worked on solutions for years, ATO reform is finally getting its moment in the limelight. —Lisa Umberger, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Fans and audiences alike have enjoyed their moment in the limelight. —Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025

He is focused on nuts-and-bolts reform issues and stayed in the limelight highlighting LA’s wildfire failures. —The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025

For Gilbert, a relationship in the limelight — which only increased following Lowe’s breakout role in The Outsiders in 1983 — came with some unexpected challenges. —Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 31 July 2025

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