 limelight |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a focus of public attention | |
| Synonyms: | spotlight glare public_eye | |
| Examples: | "he enjoyed being in the limelight" "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency" |
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| Related terms: | prominence foreground | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (theater) a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting | |
| Synonyms: | calcium_light | |
| Related terms: | lamp theater_light | |
