LIMELIGHT Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

limelight

noun

ˈlīm-ˌlīt

as in spotlight

the center of public attention an actress who discovered that the limelight was not such a glowing experience when her privacy was invaded

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

back burner

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of limelight 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 See all Example Sentences for limelight