turn heads

phrase

: to attract favorable attention
the car's sleek design is bound to turn heads

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Olympic skier Eileen Gu turned heads in a one-shoulder metallic gown by Guo Pei, adorned with intricate floral embellishments blooming from the shoulder. Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 July 2026 The Olympic figure skater stepped out for the 2026 ESPYS in New York City on Wednesday, July 15, turning heads on the red carpet in a goth-glam look. Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 The Coach Vae Skimmer Slingbacks check every box, with the addition of a luxurious gleaming bedchain trim guaranteed to turn heads. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 His career began with a YouTube series Armitage first turned heads with his YouTube series, Iain Loves Theatre, in which the precocious child reviewed Broadway and other musical productions. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for turn heads

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“Turn heads.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20heads. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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