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Definition of 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
a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"

Similar Words: calcium light, spotlight, glare, public eye

Member Meronyms: theater light

Derivational Morphology: foreground, highlight, spotlight, play up

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