limelight

[lahym-lahyt] / ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt /

NOUN

public attention

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glare prominence public eye spotlight

STRONG

eminence exposure hype renown

WEAK

fifteen minutes of fame focus of attention media attention photo opportunity public interest public notice public recognition

Antonyms

STRONGEST

obscurity

Example Sentences

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Bitcoin remains stubbornly on the back foot, as surging precious metals prices continue to steal the limelight from cryptocurrencies.

From Barron's

But so far, it is the companies that develop what is called enhanced geothermal that have caught the limelight.

From The Wall Street Journal

But some believe they are reaping the consequences of putting their family in the limelight to benefit the brand.

From BBC

"So while he will still be pursuing his quest against Associated Newspapers, I think he will keep out of the limelight," she adds.

From BBC

Of course, it's entirely possible that everyone has got it wrong, and Sienna Rose is a real singer who shuns the limelight.

From BBC