in the limelight

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renowned adj.
well-known adj.

ADJECTIVE

renowned

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaimed distinguished eminent esteemed famed great illustrious notable noted outstanding prominent well-known

WEAK

big-name celebrated celebrious extolled high-profile lauded monster name of note praised redoubted signal splashy star superstar

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common inconspicuous infamous inferior insignificant ordinary poor unimportant unknown unnoticeable unremarkable

WEAK

anonymous obscure

ADJECTIVE

well-known

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaimed eminent illustrious important infamous known leading notable noted notorious outstanding popular prominent recognized renowned reputable

WEAK

VIP WK big big-name big-shot celeb celebrated common conspicuous in the public eye large name public somebody splashy star superstar widely known

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inconspicuous inferior insignificant obscure ordinary unimportant unknown unnoticeable unremarkable

WEAK

unfamiliar

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in the limelight

But after forgettable stops in Turkey and Portugal, he’s back in the limelight at Real Madrid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

On Wednesday morning, the votes were still being counted, but Pratt looked likely to finish second—good enough for a runoff with Bass and a few more months in the limelight.

From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026

Never once did you complain or look to be in the limelight.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2026

She clearly thrives in the limelight and embraces the glamour that comes with being her country's most celebrated foody.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2025

I could have told you this at the height of his reputation, just as I could have predicted his downfall after a few short years in the limelight.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

in the limelight

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