limelights

[US]/ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
[UK]/ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. opmærksomhedens centrum

Phrases & Collocations

in the limelight

i rampelysets skin

steal the limelight

stjæle rampelyset

limelight event

rampelystbegivenhed

limelight moment

rampelystøjeblik

Example Sentences

to be in the limelight

at være i søgelysets centrum

to steal the limelight

at stjæle billedet

to enjoy the limelight

at nyde søgelyset

to bask in the limelight

at bade i søgelyset

to crave the limelight

at hungre efter søgelyset

to shy away from the limelight

at trække sig tilbage fra søgelyset

to thrive in the limelight

at trives i søgelyset

to put someone in the limelight

at sætte nogen i søgelyset

to bring someone into the limelight

at bringe nogen ind i søgelyset

to step into the limelight

at træde ind i søgelyset

Real-world Examples

She's closing down and looking panicky whereas she used to be absolutely adoring the limelight.

Source: The secrets of body language.

Both " limelight" and " spotlight" come from the world of theater.

Source: VOA Special April 2020 Collection

On May 25th it was the astronomers' turn in the limelight.

Source: The Economist - Technology

To be a success in politics, you have to be in the limelight.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Stephen's daughter Lucy spoke about her father's love of the limelight in 2012.

Source: BBC Listening March 2018 Compilation

Hollywood was quick to tear Arnie down, claiming that his time in the limelight was over.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Now, spotlight and limelight may have both come from the theater, but we use them everywhere.

Source: VOA Special April 2020 Collection

Much of the limelight is hogged by headhunters that poach chief executives, star bankers or legal eagles.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

For example, when two people are married, the bride is supposed to be in the limelight.

Source: VOA Special April 2020 Collection

But the Illuminati lost the limelight thanks to the Freemasons.

Source: Pop culture

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