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

Jordan Donahoo, senior, Oviedo Donahoo shared the limelight with Oviedo senior Dashon Febres for much of his junior season last year, but this should be his breakout year. —Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026

JetBlue is hardly the first airline to fall into the limelight for potentially changing its prices based on a user’s browser history. —Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026

The sounds of music Copeland is used to sharing the limelight with Sting, rather than with animals that can sting. —Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026

Govan basked in the limelight nearby, shaking hands and doling out hugs and back pats. —Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026

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