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limelight

/ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt/ · 9 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. noun

    a focus of public attention

    he enjoyed being in the limelight

  2. noun

    a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting

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