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

Along with excessive use of the censure, discharge petitions, a tool often used by the minority party to force leadership to hold a vote on something that has majority support, have also found a way into the limelight. —Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 23 Nov. 2025

Junger is back in the limelight this month. —Frederick Dreier, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025

Although Bella has largely stayed out of the limelight, she’s made several appearances with her parents over the years. —Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025

Dawn is not equipped to date an addict in recovery, and Mark’s pursuit of the limelight doesn’t help matters either; her need for attention turns increasingly self-destructive. —Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for the limelight

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