in the limelight

in the lime·light

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Definitions of in the limelight words

adjective in the limelight prominent, featured in the news 1
adverb in the limelight featured prominently 1
adjective in the limelight (Idiomatic) In the focus of attention, especially from the media. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

great — unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
outstanding — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
illustrious — highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader.
famed — very well known and, often, highly regarded; famous.
notable — worthy of note or notice; noteworthy: a notable success; a notable theory.

infamous — having an extremely bad reputation: an infamous city.
insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
unknown — not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.

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