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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Surprisingly, the striking skyline isn't the center of attention.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
But unlike Pink Floyd, Gilmour remained the center of attention for most of the night.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Now though, Charlie has settled in well, and loves to be the center of attention.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Andy would love to be the center of attention on a set, and would use the moment to be a producer, director, actor, everything.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
But unlike Pink Floyd, Gilmour remained the center of attention for most of the night.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Now though, Charlie has settled in well, and loves to be the center of attention.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Andy would love to be the center of attention on a set, and would use the moment to be a producer, director, actor, everything.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
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 22 Dec. 2024.
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