| Main Entry: | limelight |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | public attention |
Synonyms: |
eminence, exposure, fifteen minutes of fame, focus of attention, glare, hype*, media attention, photo opportunity, prominence, public eye, public interest, public notice, public recognition, renown, spotlight |
Antonyms: |
obscurity |
| Main Entry: | sound bite |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | very brief broadcast statement |
Synonyms: |
blurb, buzzword, clip, excerpt, fifteen minutes of fame, news item, newsbreak, notation, note, one-liner, outtake, passage, photo opportunity, piece, quotation, quote, saying, selection, slogan, snippet, spot news |
| Main Entry: | nine days' wonder |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | momentary success |
Synonyms: |
annus mirabilis, fifteen minutes of fame, flash in the pan, nine-day wonder, phenom, phenomenon, sensation, stunner, wonderment |