Limelight Definition

līmlīt
noun
A brilliant light created by the incandescence of lime (calcium oxide), formerly used in theaters to throw an intense beam of light upon a particular part of the stage, a certain actor, etc.
Webster's New World
A prominent or conspicuous position before the public.
Webster's New World
The part of a stage where a limelight or spotlight is cast.
Webster's New World
The brilliant white light so produced.
American Heritage

(by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.

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Noun

Singular:
limelight
Plural:
limelights

Origin of Limelight

Limelight Sentence Examples

  • If being in the limelight is something you welcome, then go for it.

  • For once, however, he will have to share the limelight.

  • Bergkamp the man has always eschewed the limelight, preferring to spend time with his family.

  • It brought Rupert Murdoch's television new networks into international limelight.

  • While she maintains a presence on television, she has mostly stayed out of the limelight lately.

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Words Starting With

LLILIM

Words Ending With

THTGHT

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Words Starting With L and Ending With T

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With L9 Letter Words Ending With T