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

And while the pair relatively kept their family away from the limelight, now 22, 19, and 16, respectively, the boys are slowly stepping out on their own, even sharing funny moments with their famously raucous father on social media. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

There are fewer opportunities for Fernandez to snatch the limelight in his deeper Argentina role, and his defensive limitations never truly go away. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Indian designers in the limelight In the wake of the blockbuster Ambani wedding in 2024, Indian couturiers are continuing to take center stage. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Northland through my eyes Kansas City’s time in the limelight hosting World Cup matches and extravagant watch parties is quickly approaching its end. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

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