flare up vs limelight

flare up

verb
  • To burn brightly again. 

  • To become more intense suddenly. 

  • To burst out suddenly, as in anger. 

limelight

verb
  • to illuminate with limelight 

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

  • Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame. 

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