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
After a bit of talking back and forth, the couple had their official first date in New York and, since then, have been unable to stay away from the public and media limelight.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 Aug. 2025
With the iPhone 17 launch slated for early September, the Korean company will almost certainly release new discounts for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and attempt to steal some of Apple’s limelight.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
So no limelight in his homeland this summer then, but Foley’s focus is increasingly laser-like on the sporting part of his business.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 21 June 2025
However, having access to deep pools of capital and being thrust into the public limelight comes with risks.
—Cody Slach, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 Aug. 2025
With the iPhone 17 launch slated for early September, the Korean company will almost certainly release new discounts for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and attempt to steal some of Apple’s limelight.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
So no limelight in his homeland this summer then, but Foley’s focus is increasingly laser-like on the sporting part of his business.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 21 June 2025
However, having access to deep pools of capital and being thrust into the public limelight comes with risks.
—Cody Slach, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limelight
Noun
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These days, there is a bigger spotlight than ever on tight ends, both in pop culture and through a schematic resurgence across the NFL.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The latest development puts a spotlight on Miami Dade College’s resolve not to hold a new public hearing on the controversial land deal.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Less than 48 hours later, ICE shut down the block, barreling down Broadway against one-way traffic in armored vehicles, triggering national media attention and immediate protests.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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