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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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.
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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
One of the most popular figures in the world is likely to be the center of attention in Baltimore on Sunday.
—Tim Schwartz, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024
An entire Cirque du Soleil–style extravaganza can surround Usher, and the R&B stalwart remains the center of attention.
—Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 12 Feb. 2024
Swift seemed to want to cheer, curse, swag surf and share football emotions with those around her, which often included Kelce’s mother, Donna, and Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany, among other friends — and not be the center of attention.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2024
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
One of the most popular figures in the world is likely to be the center of attention in Baltimore on Sunday.
—Tim Schwartz, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024
An entire Cirque du Soleil–style extravaganza can surround Usher, and the R&B stalwart remains the center of attention.
—Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 12 Feb. 2024
Swift seemed to want to cheer, curse, swag surf and share football emotions with those around her, which often included Kelce’s mother, Donna, and Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany, among other friends — and not be the center of attention.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2024
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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 19 Apr. 2024.
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