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footlights
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/ʁiˈbaɫ.tɐ/ri·bal·ta
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A row of lights along the front of a stage at the level of the actors' feet.
Usage examples
“The actor stepped forward into the footlights.”
“The glow from the footlights illuminated his face.”
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in the footlights
2
The focus of public attention; prominence.
Usage examples
“The scandal brought him back into the limelight.”
“She enjoys being in the limelight.”
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in the limelightout of the limelight