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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As attention spans are shrinking, shorter runtimes allow Broadway houses to market something new and exciting more frequently.
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Katie North,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
What to know about Wednesday’s games Everyone thought Brazil’s attention span would be dominated by Neymar and his race to be fit in time for selection against Scotland.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Instead of allowing for greater focus, the latest AI tools are overwhelming workers, frazzling minds and shredding attention spans.
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Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
More than a third say their own attention spans have gotten worse over the past 10 years.
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Fred Backus,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Katie North,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
What to know about Wednesday’s games Everyone thought Brazil’s attention span would be dominated by Neymar and his race to be fit in time for selection against Scotland.
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Instead of allowing for greater focus, the latest AI tools are overwhelming workers, frazzling minds and shredding attention spans.
—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
More than a third say their own attention spans have gotten worse over the past 10 years.
—
Fred Backus,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Attention span.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attention%20span. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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