day/moment/time in the sun

noun phrase

: a period of being popular or getting a lot of attention
Organic foods are having their moment in the sun.
The singer is still waiting for his day in the sun.

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Consider the time of year and your location when determining whether spending time in the sun is worth it. Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 June 2025 Here are 10 beach bags to ensure everyone has a fun day in the sun. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025 Knowing what to expect ahead of time is helpful, but what can manufacturers do today to prepare them for their moment in the sun? Bill Rokos, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 Capris—specifically styles like this that hug the thigh and end just below the knee—last had their moment in the sun in the mid-2000s. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for day/moment/time in the sun

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“Day/moment/time in the sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%2Fmoment%2Ftime%20in%20the%20sun. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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