1. (noun)limelight, spotlight, glare, public eye a focus of public attention Synonyms: glare, spot, calcium light, spotlight, glower, limelight, brilliance, public eye, blaze
2. (noun)limelight, calcium light 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: spotlight, limelight, glare, calcium light, public eye