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.
Examples of day/moment/time in the sun in a Sentence
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Only recently have scientists given plant roots their day in the sun—in fields like collections research, climate science and microbiology.
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Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
At the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas in February, bidets continued to enjoy their moment in the sun.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
Applying sunscreen and avoiding time in the sun can help minimize a person’s risk.
—USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
Just glide some on to condition and rejuvenate lips dehydrated by a day in the sun.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
With minimal rain expected, families have the opportunity to tire their kids out with a day in the sun.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2024
However, parents need to remember that extra time in the sun causes damage to their kids’ skin.
—Drs. Kate Oberlin, Keyvan Nouri and Lawrence Schachner, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
The newest members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are about to have their moment in the sun.
—EW.com, 3 Nov. 2023
Tuck Fest Date: April 19-21 Time: Varies Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
Cost: Varies per event
Spend a day in the sun celebrating the outdoors at the Whitewater Center’s Tuck Fest.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2024
Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
At the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas in February, bidets continued to enjoy their moment in the sun.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
Applying sunscreen and avoiding time in the sun can help minimize a person’s risk.
—USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
Just glide some on to condition and rejuvenate lips dehydrated by a day in the sun.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
With minimal rain expected, families have the opportunity to tire their kids out with a day in the sun.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2024
However, parents need to remember that extra time in the sun causes damage to their kids’ skin.
—Drs. Kate Oberlin, Keyvan Nouri and Lawrence Schachner, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
The newest members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are about to have their moment in the sun.
—EW.com, 3 Nov. 2023
Tuck Fest Date: April 19-21 Time: Varies Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
Cost: Varies per event
Spend a day in the sun celebrating the outdoors at the Whitewater Center’s Tuck Fest.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2024
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