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a
: a stage lighting instrument producing illumination by means of an oxyhydrogen flame directed on a cylinder of lime and usually equipped with a lens to concentrate the light in a beam
b
: the white light produced by such an instrument
c
British
: spotlight
2
: the center of public attention
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Noun
an actress who discovered that the limelight was not such a glowing experience when her privacy was invaded
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Christopher Thornberg, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
And if ever there was a limelight moment in that regard, AMD found it with the introduction of its new chip and platform architecture formerly known by the code name Strix Halo, and unveiled officially last week as Ryzen AI Max Series.
—Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Despite his wealth and influence he was known for studiously avoiding personal publicity and the media limelight.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner said Tuesday his office is prepared for potential security issues as officials continued to prepare for the national limelight ahead of the general election.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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—Christopher Thornberg, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
And if ever there was a limelight moment in that regard, AMD found it with the introduction of its new chip and platform architecture formerly known by the code name Strix Halo, and unveiled officially last week as Ryzen AI Max Series.
—Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Despite his wealth and influence he was known for studiously avoiding personal publicity and the media limelight.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner said Tuesday his office is prepared for potential security issues as officials continued to prepare for the national limelight ahead of the general election.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Limelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limelight. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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