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limelight [n][en]
 
1)a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
    Synonyms :calcium_light luz_de_cálcio ribalta внимания la_luz_de_calcio primer_plano кальций_света 轻钙 出风头 calcio_luce calcium-licht 칼슘_조명 カルシウム光 주목 rampenlicht 
    See Also: lamp  theater_light 
 
2)a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
    Synonyms :glare public_eye spotlight holofote ribalta olhos_do_público внимания primer_plano resplandor 出风头 блики 眩光 vista_del_público глаз_общественности 公众关注 聚光灯 blendung 주목 abbagliamento グレア 世間の目 スポットライト rampenlicht l'éblouissement 섬광 대중의_시선 스포트_라이트 
    See Also: prominence  foreground 
 



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