in the limelight
Example Sentences
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The war has put all things energy, including coal, natural gas, and oil, in the limelight.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 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
Blackmore, whose partner Brian Hayes is also a jockey, did not revel in the limelight - she preferred to get on with the business of riding winners - but spoke thoughtfully when interviewed.
From BBC • May 12, 2025
He grew up in the limelight of online advocacy, juicing a viral lemonade stand into a trip around the world.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
