the center of attention
noun phrase
: the person most noticed and watched by other people
He likes to be the center of attention.
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For once, Bono was not initially the center of attention as U2 collected their award, as all four members of the band spoke – an appropriate nod to the democracy of their songwriting.
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Mark Sutherland, Variety, 22 May 2025
The secret to Kyle and Kamilla’s gameplay was refusing to be the center of attention.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 May 2025
On Wednesday, Cameron Smith became the center of attention by playing a practice round while wearing a $500 blue blazer made by golf apparel company Greyson.
—Brooks Peck, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The second week of June puts you at the center of attention.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
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Mark Sutherland, Variety, 22 May 2025
The secret to Kyle and Kamilla’s gameplay was refusing to be the center of attention.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 May 2025
On Wednesday, Cameron Smith became the center of attention by playing a practice round while wearing a $500 blue blazer made by golf apparel company Greyson.
—Brooks Peck, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The second week of June puts you at the center of attention.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the center of attention
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“The center of attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20center%20of%20attention. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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