limelight

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noun

1. a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light;
formerly used for stage lighting
• Syn:
calcium light
• Hypernyms:
lamp
• Member Holonyms:
theater light
2. a focus of public attention
- he enjoyed being in the limelight
- when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
• Syn:
spotlight, glare, public eye
• Derivationally related forms:
spotlight (for: spotlight)
• Hypernyms:
prominence

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  calcium light, spotlight, glare, public eye