fifteen minutes of fame

Main Entry:
limelight [lahym-lahyt]
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: 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
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