in the limelight
Example Sentences
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He’s been down in the basement doing press calls like this, he explains, undoubtedly a familiar routine after so many years in the limelight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 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
“My God, the Nazis knew how to put themselves in the limelight and present themselves,” said Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music in 2007.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 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
Lonna had been counting on her son to keep the Leep family in the limelight, which is the last place he wanted to be.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
