Sekirov Dictionary

limelight

/ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

noun 3
verb 1
forms 4
phrases 1

noun3

The intense white light produced when heating lime in an oxyhydrogen flame.
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Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame; spotlight.
- Remember Rappin' Duke? Duh-ha, duh-ha You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade — 1994
A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.

verb1

to illuminate with limelight

forms

limelighted · limelit · limelighting · limelights

Phrases with limelight

in the limelight
In the focus of attention, especially from the media.

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