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in the limelight

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.11 in modern English

Syllables
in- the lime-light
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In the focus of attention, especially from the media.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the use of limelight for theatre lighting, in particular, for powering the spotlights which are used to put the focus on individual actors on stage.

Phrases

public eye

Frequently Paired Words

public eye spotlight

Synonyms

in the spotlight

Questions

What does in the limelight mean?
In the focus of attention, especially from the media.
Where does in the limelight come from?
From the use of limelight for theatre lighting, in particular, for powering the spotlights which are used to put the focus on individual actors on stage.

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