What is another word for the limelight?

Pronunciation: [ðə lˈa͡ɪmla͡ɪt] (IPA)

The limelight is a term often used to describe the attention and adulation given to a person or thing in the public eye. Synonyms for this term include the spotlight, the center stage, and the hot seat. Being in the limelight often means having a larger audience and more scrutiny, so other synonyms for this phenomenon include being the focus, receiving acclaim, or being in the public eye. Sometimes, people may try to avoid the limelight by staying out of the spotlight, flying under the radar, or keeping a low profile. Nevertheless, the limelight is an important part of public life, communicating the significance and popularity of people, ideas, and actions.

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What are the hypernyms for The limelight?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with The limelight

  • I have zero desire, just so you know, to be in the limelight. I don't think it's good for the country to have a former president criticize his successor. You're not going to see me giving my opinions in the public arena, until I start selling my book. I'm going to emerge then submerge.
    George W. Bush
  • On occasions I have been big-headed. I think most people are when they get in the limelight. I call myself Big Head just to remind myself not to be.
    Brian Clough
  • We need more of the Office Desk and less of the Show Window in politics. Let men in office substitute the midnight oil for the limelight.
    Calvin Coolidge
  • When a young artist is ready, one has to bring him into the limelight.
    Placido Domingo
  • With my time in the limelight, I regret that I didn't use it more to push vegetarianism. I support vegetarian options in the school lunch program.
    Bernhard Goetz

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