limelight

[US]/ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
[UK]/ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the center of attention

Phrases & Collocations

in the limelight

steal the limelight

limelight event

limelight moment

Example Sentences

to be in the limelight

to steal the limelight

to enjoy the limelight

to bask in the limelight

to crave the limelight

to shy away from the limelight

to thrive in the limelight

to put someone in the limelight

to bring someone into the limelight

to step into the limelight

Real-world Examples

She's closing down and looking panicky whereas she used to be absolutely adoring the limelight.

Source: The secrets of body language.

Both " limelight" and " spotlight" come from the world of theater.

Source: VOA Special April 2020 Collection

On May 25th it was the astronomers' turn in the limelight.

Source: The Economist - Technology

To be a success in politics, you have to be in the limelight.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Stephen's daughter Lucy spoke about her father's love of the limelight in 2012.

Source: BBC Listening March 2018 Compilation

Hollywood was quick to tear Arnie down, claiming that his time in the limelight was over.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Now, spotlight and limelight may have both come from the theater, but we use them everywhere.

Source: VOA Special April 2020 Collection

Much of the limelight is hogged by headhunters that poach chief executives, star bankers or legal eagles.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

For example, when two people are married, the bride is supposed to be in the limelight.

Source: VOA Special April 2020 Collection

But the Illuminati lost the limelight thanks to the Freemasons.

Source: Pop culture

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