Thesaurus: limelight

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1. n. a focus of public attention
2. n. a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
3. That part of the stage upon which the limelight as cast, usually where the most important action is progressing or where the leading player or players are placed and upon which the attention of the spectators is therefore concentrated. Hence, consspicuous position before the public; as, politicians who are never happy except in the limelight.
4. That part of the stage upon which the limelight as cast,usually where the most important action is progressing or where theleading player or players are placed and upon which the attention ofthe spectators is therefore concentrated. Hence, consspicuousposition before the public; as, politicians who are never happyexcept in the limelight.
5. n:100 n. a focus of public attention n. a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting