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
Yet, rather than stick her face in socials or seek limelight following such hit-making, Perry dedicated a decade to her home-studio’s red light and also recovering from a 2022 double mastectomy for cancer discovered while prepping for elective reduction surgery.
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A.d. Amorosi,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
But instead of walking out into an adoring limelight, only a handful of zoo workers and passersby witnessed the pivotal moment.
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Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
After weeks of seeming sidelined by his boss and the more interventionist members of the administration, such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vance may appreciate a moment in the global limelight and will be disinclined to leave the talks empty-handed.
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Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
However, panicle hydrangeas like limelight that bloom in the summer.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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A.d. Amorosi,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
But instead of walking out into an adoring limelight, only a handful of zoo workers and passersby witnessed the pivotal moment.
—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
After weeks of seeming sidelined by his boss and the more interventionist members of the administration, such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vance may appreciate a moment in the global limelight and will be disinclined to leave the talks empty-handed.
—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
However, panicle hydrangeas like limelight that bloom in the summer.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limelight
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The region, which returned to the global spotlight during the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, means a lot to Beccari.
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The last phase of Oliver’s life was marked by an unexpected emergence into the public spotlight.
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In June 2024, Kelce and Swift were at the center of worldwide attention, even though their relationship wasn’t even a year old.
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The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere.
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“Limelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limelight. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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