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limelight

[lahym-lahyt] / ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt /


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The big question now, Roberts said, is whether the Sussexes try to steal the limelight in England, casting themselves as a trendier celebrity alternative to the establishment royals—a modern version of a rival court.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

Much like Vought, he prefers to stay out of the limelight.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

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

He still wants to be the king, and of course he loves the limelight.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

A great many people were offended by her ostentatious displays of wealth, and by the shameless way she chased the limelight.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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