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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In spite of a shattered monoculture and dividing attention spans, the studio album still held power as a cultural event in 2025.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
The internet, too, has rewired our brains in countless ways, overwhelming us with information while pillaging our attention spans.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Young fans stretched their attention spans, watching entire seasons of a show where episodes might range anywhere from an hour to two hours plus.
—Lorraine Ali, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Training sessions should be short (1–5 minutes at first), fitting a puppy’s attention span, according to Today’s Veterinary Practice.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
The internet, too, has rewired our brains in countless ways, overwhelming us with information while pillaging our attention spans.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Young fans stretched their attention spans, watching entire seasons of a show where episodes might range anywhere from an hour to two hours plus.
—Lorraine Ali, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Training sessions should be short (1–5 minutes at first), fitting a puppy’s attention span, according to Today’s Veterinary Practice.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 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 Dec. 2025.
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