day/moment/time in the sun

noun phrase

: a period of being popular or getting a lot of attention
Organic foods are having their moment in the sun.
The singer is still waiting for his day in the sun.

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Sexyasasii Ruffled Puff-Sleeve Midi Dress From Paltrow’s shirtdress to Katie Holmes’ button-down shirt, blue and white stripes are definitely having their moment in the sun. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 19 June 2025 So give your lightweight cardigan one last moment in the sun before stowing it away until fall. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 June 2025 AirPods tend to get their moment in the sun during the iPhone event in the fall. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 Most people can get enough vitamin D by spending time in the sun and eating foods such as fish and fortified dairy. Jamie Ducharme, Health, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for day/moment/time in the sun

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“Day/moment/time in the sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%2Fmoment%2Ftime%20in%20the%20sun. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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