the center of attention

noun phrase

: the person most noticed and watched by other people

He likes to be the center of attention.

Examples of the center of attention in a Sentence

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During their years in Havana, the couple raised two daughters while Morgan cut a swashbuckling public figure who was sought out by reporters and became the center of attention of U.S. intelligence investigators and the Kennedy White House during a critical period of the Cold War. —Michael Sallah, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024

Steven Tyler was the center of attention during an Aerosmith show in 1975. 07 of 15 Sing Thing Steven Tyler and Joe Perry shared the mic during a 1976 concert in London. —Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024

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But even with the country music superstar Luke Bryan and multiple other musicians on hand, the center of attention was Gov. Bill Lee and his Elvis Act. —Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024

Step into the spotlight and embrace being the center of attention. —Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024

Profile: Donner will swiftly chase any toys his friends throw and likes being the center of attention playing in the yard. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024

After already causing a penalty and being sent off midweek against Lazio, Upamecano was once again at the center of attention for the third Bochum goal. —Manuel Veth, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024

And that what should be, but rarely is at the center of attention. —Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024