Meaning & use
limelight
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The focus of public attention and publicity.
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After winning the award, the young actress found herself thrust into the limelight.
He preferred working behind the scenes rather than standing in the limelight.
A note on using this word
The phrase "in the limelight" comes from an old stage-lighting technology that used burning lime to create a bright spotlight for performers.
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Words with an opposite meaning
obscurity
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