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
The people who went to Washington as a result of his decision live in the political limelight.
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James C. Clark, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Protein may be hogging the nutrition limelight at the moment, but amid all the hubbub, don’t forget about one critical carb: fiber.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has stayed largely out of the political limelight since leaving office, is set to deliver remarks on Wednesday in San Francisco as the Trump administration celebrates its accomplishments of its first 100 days.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
Ignored and disrespected, Bernadette decides to steal her husband’s limelight, helped by a makeover by Karl Lagerfeld.
—Ito Bindery, Air Mail, 19 Apr. 2025
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James C. Clark, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Protein may be hogging the nutrition limelight at the moment, but amid all the hubbub, don’t forget about one critical carb: fiber.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has stayed largely out of the political limelight since leaving office, is set to deliver remarks on Wednesday in San Francisco as the Trump administration celebrates its accomplishments of its first 100 days.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
Ignored and disrespected, Bernadette decides to steal her husband’s limelight, helped by a makeover by Karl Lagerfeld.
—Ito Bindery, Air Mail, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limelight
Noun
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Split over slavery The document also shines a spotlight on a crucial moment in the history of the Baptist church.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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With this over-the-top family drama, Perry delivers his signature mixture of slapstick comedy and warm sentiment, shining a spotlight on a frighteningly familiar brand of chaos that somehow always seems to bring families closer.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Other issues such as the Iran strike commanded far more attention.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Oftentimes, third parties have acted as vote siphons that threaten either Republican or Democratic candidates' ability to reach a majority, or have mobilized attention over voter issues.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Limelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limelight. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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