adjective
- highlighted or spotlighted; receiving prominent public attention or acclaim
Usage: often used in the phrase 'in the limelight' or as a past participle of the verb 'to limelighted'; informal
Examples
- The young actress was limelighted after her breakthrough role in the film.
- The scandal limelighted the company's poor safety practices.
- He didn't enjoy being limelighted by the media during the investigation.
- The charity event limelighted the work of local volunteers.
- Once limelighted, the artist struggled with the pressure of fame.