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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Or that, even worse, it would be arbitrarily divided into episodes in order to inflate the view count and/or pander to short attention spans (Eywa wept).
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
That shift in focus led Clark to design short, predictable sessions that respect toddlers’ routines, rhythms, and attention spans while giving them consistent positive exposure to movement.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Some parents and stakeholders say younger children are struggling to focus in the late afternoons and are reporting signs of burnout, while others say their kids’ attention spans have improved and the longer weekends have helped.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Both are social butterflies with short attention spans, forever on the hunt for adventure and stimulation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
That shift in focus led Clark to design short, predictable sessions that respect toddlers’ routines, rhythms, and attention spans while giving them consistent positive exposure to movement.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Some parents and stakeholders say younger children are struggling to focus in the late afternoons and are reporting signs of burnout, while others say their kids’ attention spans have improved and the longer weekends have helped.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Both are social butterflies with short attention spans, forever on the hunt for adventure and stimulation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 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 10 Nov. 2025.
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