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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West, in contrast, dressed in an all-black ensemble with sunglasses, keeping a low profile as his wife became the center of attention.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Suddenly, the Jackson Jet Center was the center of attention.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
His game is about pace, flair, and goals—individualistic attributes that put him at the center of attention.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Facing hitters for the first time in Dodgers camp this spring, and still just barely a month removed from his blockbuster signing with the team, the 23-year-old Japanese phenom was the center of attention at Camelback Ranch during the team’s latest round of live batting practice.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Suddenly, the Jackson Jet Center was the center of attention.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
His game is about pace, flair, and goals—individualistic attributes that put him at the center of attention.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Facing hitters for the first time in Dodgers camp this spring, and still just barely a month removed from his blockbuster signing with the team, the 23-year-old Japanese phenom was the center of attention at Camelback Ranch during the team’s latest round of live batting practice.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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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 13 Mar. 2025.
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