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Word entry · 9 letters

limelight

Best crossword clue

"Public attention"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/Part of speech nounSorted eghiillmtStarts with LEnds with T1 cluesCommon crossword word
1L2I3M4E5L6I7G8H9T

Definitions

  1. Public attention or fame.

Word origin

From lime + light.

Used in a sentence

  • steal the limelight
  • Remember Rappin' Duke? Duh-ha, duh-ha You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
  • The announcement marks a significant moment of triumph for the singer, whose departure from the limelight coincided with a health battle […]

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