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limelight

[ˈlaɪmlaɪt]

limelight Definition

  • 1the center of public attention or notoriety
  • 2a type of stage lighting once used in theaters and music halls, producing a bright white light by heating calcium oxide

Using limelight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "limelight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    After winning the championship, the athlete was suddenly in the limelight.

  • Example

    The scandal put the company in the limelight for all the wrong reasons.

  • Example

    The actor basked in the limelight of his successful performance.

limelight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for limelight

Phrases with limelight

  • receiving a lot of public attention or scrutiny

    Example

    The politician has been in the limelight since the scandal broke out.

  • to attract more attention than others in a particular situation, often by doing something unexpected or remarkable

    Example

    The comedian stole the limelight from the main act with his hilarious jokes.

  • out of public attention or scrutiny

    Example

    After retiring from politics, the former senator stayed off the limelight and focused on his family.

Origins of limelight

from the early use of lime in the lighting process

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Summary: limelight in Brief

The term 'limelight' [ˈlaɪmlaɪt] refers to being at the center of public attention or notoriety. It can also refer to a type of stage lighting that uses calcium oxide to produce a bright white light. Phrases like 'in the limelight' and 'steal the limelight' denote receiving more attention than others, while 'off the limelight' means out of public attention. Examples include 'The scandal put the company in the limelight for all the wrong reasons.'