limelight
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limelight (countable and uncountable; plural limelights)
- A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
- (by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.
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type of stage lighting
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attention or notice
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