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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Our shrinking attention span has left us vulnerable to demagogues and misinformation from every direction.
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Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Teachers report shorter attention spans, while parents watch their kids battle distractions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Sessions include: Live Engagement & Events – Learn why live experiences are an essential marketing strategy as digital attention spans fragment, and audiences crave authentic connection.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
In a market defined by short attention spans and fierce competition for donor dollars, nonprofits must do more than state their mission.
—Jeff Kaplan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Teachers report shorter attention spans, while parents watch their kids battle distractions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Sessions include: Live Engagement & Events – Learn why live experiences are an essential marketing strategy as digital attention spans fragment, and audiences crave authentic connection.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
In a market defined by short attention spans and fierce competition for donor dollars, nonprofits must do more than state their mission.
—Jeff Kaplan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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