What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dawn entertaining male priest in glare of publicity (9)" mean?

The definition is "glare of publicity". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LI (synonym="M, ELI") + M (synonym="M") + ELI (synonym="ELI") + GHT (synonym="M, ELI") = LIMELIGHT; definition: "glare of publicity" The answer is LIMELIGHT.

Dawn entertaining male priest in glare of publicity (9)

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