limelight

lime·light  (lmlt)

n.

1. A focus of public attention.

2.

a. An early type of stage light in which lime was heated to incandescence producing brilliant illumination.

b. The brilliant white light so produced. Also called calcium light.

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limelight

Noun

1. the limelight glare of publicity: this issue will remain in the limelight

2.

a. a type of lamp, formerly used in stage lighting, in which lime is heated to white heat

b. brilliant white light produced in this way

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	limelight - a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency" public eye, spotlight, glare prominence - the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
	2.	limelight - a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting calcium light lamp - an artificial source of visible illumination theater light - any of various lights used in a theater

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limelight

noun publicity, recognition, fame, the spotlight, attention, prominence, stardom, public eye, public notice, glare of publicity

Translations

limelight [ˈlaɪmlaɪt] n to be in the limelight (fig) → ser el centro de atención

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limelight [ˈlaɪmlaɪt] n in the limelight (fig) → en vedette, au premier plan

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limelight [ˈlaɪmlaɪt] n to be in the limelight → im Rampenlicht stehen

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limelight [ˈlaɪmlaɪt] n in the limelight (fig) → alla ribalta, in vista

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limelight lime