Meanings
nounmoment in the sun (plural moments in the sun)
plural moments in the sun
- idiomaticA brief instance in which an otherwise obscure, unremarkable, or humble person draws attention.
Synonyms: 15 minutes of fame, hour of glory, moment of glory
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA brief instance in which an otherwise obscure, unremarkable, or humble person draws attention.
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“moment in the sun.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moment%20in%20the%20sun. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “moment in the sun,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moment%20in%20the%20sun.
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