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
So that spotlight's going on Indiana, the same spotlight on Oklahoma, two states that are not in the national limelight.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
The people who went to Washington as a result of his decision live in the political limelight.
—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
See All Example Sentences for limelight
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
The people who went to Washington as a result of his decision live in the political limelight.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limelight
Noun
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Atlantic City is reclaiming its spotlight—and everyone’s invited.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This week's episode, however, is putting a spotlight on a more light-hearted subject matter: the Congressional Art Competition.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Other styles that have caught my attention include this twirly Parthea Midi Dress, $57 on Amazon, and this ruched American Eagle Bella midi dress, on sale for $49.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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The one that caught my attention is a modern cabin-style tiny house that has a front porch, two bedrooms, and the option to add solar panels.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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“Limelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limelight. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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