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famous | limelight |

As an adjective famous

is well known.

As a noun limelight is

a type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.

famous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Well known.
  • In the public eye.
  • Some people are only famous within their city.

    Synonyms

    * famed, noted, celebrated, well-known, renowned * See

    Derived terms

    * famously * famous last words

    limelight

    English

    Noun

  • A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
  • (by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.
  • Derived terms

    * in the limelight

    See also

    * public eye