DictionaryRoot: limelight

English

limelight

a bright light produced with heated lime, once used on stage

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Public figure stands at center of attention while photographer aims camera and reporter offers microphone, small spotlight halo confined behind central person, no stage scenery or writing.

noun

limelight

LIME-lite/ˈlaɪmlaɪt/

Public attention or prominence.

Etymology

limelightEnglisha bright light produced with heated lime, once used on stage

Being on a brightly lit stage became a figure for public attention and prominence.

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