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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Rudolph has plenty of experience in his NFL career with situations like the one Levis has endured, having spent four seasons in Pittsburgh with various moments in the limelight. —

Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 In short, the technology race is heating up – and semiconductor technology is in the limelight. —

John Werner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Hoping for a break from the limelight, Margaret suggests that the pair swap places, giving Stacy the opportunity to live like a royal for a couple of days. —

EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Yet during the time since string theory’s retreat from the limelight, a considerable cadre of string devotees have labored to tie all the loose ends together. —

Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the limelight