place in the sun
Spot of recognition
A place in the sun is a position of favor, prosperity, or recognition—a share of what's good in life.
The phrase suggests warmth and visibility, as opposed to being left in the shadows: After years of struggle, she finally found her place in the sun.
Often implies having earned or deserved one's success.
Perceiving something as known
- prominenceNotable status or visibility
- prosperityGood fortune, success
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- famePublic recognition, widespread
glory · triumph · breakthrough · accomplishment · fulfillment · reward · validation · arrival
recognition
Perceiving something as known
- prominenceNotable status or visibility
- prosperityGood fortune, success
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
fame · glory · triumph · breakthrough · accomplishment · fulfillment · reward · validation · arrival · spotlight
advantage
Favorable position or circumstance
rank · prestige · eminence · distinction · influence · power · comfort · security · wealth · affluence
chance
Likelihood of occurrence
fortune · luck · windfall · foothold · springboard · launchpad · shot · turn · pathway · access
place in the sunobscurity
State of being unknown
anonymity · invisibility · oblivion · namelessness · insignificance
place in the sunmisfortune
Adverse circumstance or event
hardship · adversity · tough break · raw deal · bad luck
place in the sunmarginalization
Relegation to powerless periphery
powerlessness · subordination · out in the cold · disenfranchisement · bottom rung
place, replace, places, placed, replaced, placement, replacement, placing, displace