How to Use the center of attention in a Sentence

the center of attention

noun phrase

• And that what should be, but rarely is at the center of attention.
  — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024
• Behind it all, of course, is the lust to be seen, to be admired, to be placed at the center of attention.
  — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2024
• Bill Penny was the center of attention in a tense room.
  — Hurubie Meko, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2023
• The questions of what sports will be lost with the loss of revenue is going to be the center of attention now.
  — Ndaschel, oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2023
• At the funeral Thursday, Trump seemed to put aside his anger and his need to be the center of attention.
  — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2024
• Margot is the shy one, the careful one, always the sidekick and never the center of attention.
  — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
• As per usual, RiRi was the center of attention, but Rocky’s bold fit was certainly one for the books.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 May 2023
• Many people go out of their way not to be the center of attention, period.
  — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2023
• Ben is an awkward man who can’t help but be the center of attention, unable to mask any of his emotions.
  — Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2024
• Thomas Rhett's four daughters were the center of attention on Easter!
  — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2023
• Woodcock said Vallow Daybell was driven by greed and a need to be the center of attention.
  — Allison Elyse Gualtieri, CBS News, 31 July 2023
• One shopper explained that their dog was the center of attention while wearing the costume.
  — Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 2 Oct. 2023
• This mini dress is a must-have for anyone who wants a confidence boost and is looking to be the center of attention before the ball drops on the big night.
  — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 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
• 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
• These cakes for birthdays are going to be the center of attention at the celebration.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2023
• With the release of her latest album Chemistry, Kelly Clarkson is back as the center of attention in the world of music.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 3 July 2023
• These two young signal-callers will be at the center of attention when the Falcons host the Panthers in the season opener Sunday.
  — Mark Heim | [e-mail], al, 10 Sep. 2023
• Step into the spotlight and embrace being the center of attention.
  — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
• Afterward, when the Coyotes missed a conversion kick to end the game and Agoura’s student section charged the field, Novak was the center of attention.
  — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2023
• The simple grid design, available in walnut, oak, and white finishes, lets your shelf decor be the center of attention.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2023
• Most never had to work hard or give 100 percent to succeed, to be the center of attention, to have articles written about them in the local paper.
  — Greg Harden, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2023
• Around 60 families are the center of attention at this party.
  — Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 30 May 2023
• The black-and-white leather jacket that the pop and R&B superstar wore in a 1984 Pepsi commercial became the center of attention, standing out as one of the most exciting items on the block.
  — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
• Nearly eight years later, Payne once again was the center of attention on a Friday night in Irondale, Alabama.
  — Nick Alvarez | [e-mail], al, 22 July 2023
• However, activists and gadflies that may own a single share of stock are at the ready, seeking to be the center of attention and perhaps even disrupting the meeting.
  — Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 18 Jan. 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
• Their personalities are also very different, as Xander is a bit on the calmer side, while Vanessa loves to be the center of attention.
  — Temi Adebowale, Men's Health, 25 May 2023
• Even back then his desire to be the center of attention and get laughs from his friends by any means necessary outweighed the adolescent outrage that can come from the nagging of a well-meaning parent.
  — Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023
• Keep your Christmas tree the center of attention and prevent potential disaster with a sturdy, reliable tree stand.
  — Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023

Last Updated: 27 Jun 2024