Limelight - Definition

limelight

n 1: a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the
limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full
glare of publicity to the agency" [syn: limelight,
spotlight, glare, public eye]
2: a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime
with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage
lighting [syn: limelight, calcium light]

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