the limelight

noun

: public attention or notice thought of as a bright light that shines on someone

She is a very private woman who never sought the limelight.

When his new book caused an unexpected controversy, he was thrust into the limelight once again.

He doesn't like having to share the limelight with other actors.

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Hecht has largely stayed out of the limelight in the decades since, letting his opinions speak for themselves and wading into the political fray mostly to advocate for court reforms. —

Eleanor Klibanoff, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024 Some were catapulted into the limelight from relative obscurity and were soon juggling major awards ceremonies and lucrative studio deals. —

Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024 Show up, shine, and don’t hide from the limelight — people will literally want to pay you just for existing. —

Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 17 Dec. 2024 The prince settled the case out of court while protesting his innocence and was supposed to confine himself to a life out of the limelight. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the limelight