as in spotlight
the center of public attention
an actress who discovered that the limelight was not such a glowing experience when her privacy was invaded
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Recent Examples of limelight
Some of that limelight has spilled onto purple sweet potatoes, with the two mistakenly lumped together as twin tubers.
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling for Meghan Markle's very best outfits since entering the royal limelight.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The series turned Van Der Beek into a youth heartthrob and catapulted him into the national limelight.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
While much of the debate (and excitement) centers on the selection of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny as the headliner, punk rock fans are eager to see how and what opening band Green Day will do with its moment in the national limelight.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling for Meghan Markle's very best outfits since entering the royal limelight.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The series turned Van Der Beek into a youth heartthrob and catapulted him into the national limelight.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
While much of the debate (and excitement) centers on the selection of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny as the headliner, punk rock fans are eager to see how and what opening band Green Day will do with its moment in the national limelight.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limelight
Noun
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Earlier this week, along a desolate stretch of road lined with oil refineries just north of the border between Shandong and Hebei provinces, an awareness of that spotlight seemed palpable.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The weekly column takes you behind the scenes and shines a spotlight on unique stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The Park Hyatt Beijing welcomes many business travelers, and the easy-access power and latest USB outlets show the renovation’s attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Tonight the Aries Moon shifts attention toward home, roots, and what supports you privately.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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“Limelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limelight. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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