attention span
noun
: the length of time during which one (such as an individual or a group) is able to concentrate or remain interested
Examples of attention span in a Sentence
people with short attention spans
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And overconsumption of short-form, shallow content is shortening our attention spans.
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Renée Onque, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Because positive emotions expand attention spans, encourage strategic thinking, and build the psychological resilience needed for long-term planning.
—Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
After all, producers and executives do a great deal of accounting for short attention spans in this day and age.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
While dogs enjoy positive praises during training, cats have a shorter attention span and will likely need more motivation.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Renée Onque, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Because positive emotions expand attention spans, encourage strategic thinking, and build the psychological resilience needed for long-term planning.
—Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
After all, producers and executives do a great deal of accounting for short attention spans in this day and age.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
While dogs enjoy positive praises during training, cats have a shorter attention span and will likely need more motivation.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for attention span
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“Attention span.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attention%20span. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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