Limelight: meaning, definitions and examples
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limelight
[ ˈlaɪmlaɪt ]
in entertainment industry
The limelight refers to the center of public attention or focus, especially in the entertainment industry. It symbolizes fame, popularity, and being in the spotlight.
Synonyms
fame, public attention, spotlight
Examples of usage
- After his Oscar win, the actor was in the limelight for weeks.
- The singer's scandal put her back in the limelight.
- Being in the limelight comes with both perks and pressures.
- She thrived in the limelight of the music industry.
- The limelight can be overwhelming for some celebrities.
Translations
Translations of the word "limelight" in other languages:
🇵🇹 holofote
🇮🇳 चमकदार रोशनी
🇩🇪 Rampenlicht
🇮🇩 sorotan
🇺🇦 прожектор
🇵🇱 światło rampy
🇯🇵 スポットライト
🇫🇷 projecteur
🇪🇸 foco de atención
🇹🇷 spot ışığı
🇰🇷 주목
🇸🇦 إضاءة كاشفة
🇨🇿 reflektor
🇸🇰 reflektor
🇨🇳 聚光灯
🇸🇮 žaromet
🇮🇸 kastljós
🇰🇿 жарық шамы
🇬🇪 პროჟექტორი
🇦🇿 proyektor
🇲🇽 foco de atención
Word origin
The term 'limelight' originated from the 19th-century practice of using a lime-based lighting system in theaters and music halls. When heated, the lime would produce a bright light, thus illuminating the performers on stage. Over time, the term evolved to signify being in the center of attention or public focus, often associated with fame and popularity.