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Near But Not In The Limelight Crossword Clue

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noun

• a stage area out of sight of the audience

adverb

• out of view of the public; behind the scenes

• in or to a backstage area of a theater

adjective satellite

• concealed from public view or attention

25%5 Stepping into the limelight
noun

• the act of beginning something new

• the presentation of a debutante in society

verb

• present for the first time to the public

• appear for the first time in public

• make one's debut

25%8 Under the limelight
adjective satellite

• made a feature or highlight; given prominence

• having facial features as specified; usually used in combination

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New York Times17 Dec 1982 Across 33
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