limelight
/ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt/
noun
- The focus of public attention or fame.
- The young actress loved being in the limelight at the movie premiere.
- After his award-winning speech, he tried to avoid the limelight and live quietly.
- The CEO stepped into the limelight to announce the company's new product.
- A bright light used in theaters to illuminate a performer, originally produced by heating lime.
- The stage was lit by a single limelight that followed the singer across the floor.
- In old theaters, limelight was created by burning a block of lime in a flame.
- The limelight cast a harsh, white glow on the actor's face.
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verb
- To attract or direct public attention to someone or something.
- She tried to limelight her team's achievements during the meeting.
- The documentary limelighted the struggles of small farmers.
- The media limelighted the charity event, bringing in many donations.