day/moment/time in the sun

noun phrase

: a period of being popular or getting a lot of attention
Organic foods are having their moment in the sun.
The singer is still waiting for his day in the sun.

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If your hair is frizzy and stressed out from too much time in the sun, this hair oil arrived right on time. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 31 July 2025 Those areas of interest follow hot on the heels of a group of Nashville neighborhoods that in the past decade have also had their moment in the sun. — Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025 Spend time in the sun: Sunlight exposure tells the brain to produce more serotonin. — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025 Emilio Pucci’s psychedelic prints are enjoying a moment in the sun this summer, and Bieber is all aboard the revival. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 July 2025 Hearty dishes like Anegada lobster, angus ribeye, and green curry hit the spot after a day in the sun. — Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025 Best Target Circle Week Patio Deals Spend time in the sun or shade with patio furniture discounts that’ll make hanging outside more comfortable. — Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 6 July 2025 This could lead to kidney and heart issues as well as complications with your bones.13 Spending time in the sun can help your body produce vitamin D. Experts generally recommend spending five to 30 minutes in the sun daily between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to boost vitamin D production. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 June 2025 More than eight million people across Southern California have been asked to avoid time in the sun on Wednesday as a heat wave pushes temperatures as much as 20 degrees above normal in some areas. — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025

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“Day/moment/time in the sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%2Fmoment%2Ftime%20in%20the%20sun. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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