verb phrase · neutral
be in the limelight
/bi ɪn ðə ˈlaɪmlaɪt/be in the LIM·elight
to be receiving a lot of public attention; to be prominent in the public eye
Examples
“After the awards ceremony she was suddenly in the limelight.”
“Celebrities are often in the limelight for reasons beyond their control.”
“Local artists rarely stay long in the limelight without strong promotion.”
Band 8 sentence
“Politicians are often thrust into the limelight during crises, and their every move is closely examined.”
Collocations
- be in the limelight for
- thrust into the limelight
Word family
Common mistakes
be in limelight→be in the limelight
be on the limelight→be in the limelight
Say it for a higher band
5be famous→6be well-known→7+be in the limelight
Synonyms
in the spotlight
Easily confused
in the spotlight
“The politician found himself suddenly in the spotlight.”
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