Limelight (Noun)
Meaning 1
A focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The theatre company struggled to afford a new limelight, relying on candlelight to illuminate the stage instead.
- Before the invention of electric stage lighting, limelights were the standard for theatres, casting an eerie glow on performers.
- In the early days of cinema, filmmakers often used limelights to create dramatic lighting effects in their silent films.
- Restorers carefully reconstructed the historic limelight that had been used in the opera house during the 19th century.
- As a stagehand, Emma was responsible for carefully adjusting the limelight to create the desired level of brightness and focus.