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a
: a stage lighting instrument producing illumination by means of an oxyhydrogen flame directed on a cylinder of lime and usually equipped with a lens to concentrate the light in a beam
b
: the white light produced by such an instrument
c
British
: spotlight
2
: the center of public attention
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Noun
an actress who discovered that the limelight was not such a glowing experience when her privacy was invaded
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner said Tuesday his office is prepared for potential security issues as officials continued to prepare for the national limelight ahead of the general election.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
But while the memes and shares have in many ways defined the 2024 US presidential election, there's a whole world of moments that have occurred outside of the viral limelight.
—Alyssa Walker, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
The weight of his last eight years in the political limelight, and the end of his days campaigning, appeared on the mind of the ex-president Monday night.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Despite his wealth and influence he was known for studiously avoiding personal publicity and the media limelight.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner said Tuesday his office is prepared for potential security issues as officials continued to prepare for the national limelight ahead of the general election.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
But while the memes and shares have in many ways defined the 2024 US presidential election, there's a whole world of moments that have occurred outside of the viral limelight.
—Alyssa Walker, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
The weight of his last eight years in the political limelight, and the end of his days campaigning, appeared on the mind of the ex-president Monday night.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Limelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limelight. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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