attention span
noun
: the length of time during which one (such as an individual or a group) is able to concentrate or remain interested
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people with short attention spans
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Since longer attention spans are linked to better overall well-being, finding ways to sharpen our focus is increasingly important in today’s tech-heavy world.
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2025
Given the short attention span on display on so many issues in Trump World, this is no surprise.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
McIntosh ultimately predicts that the pendulum has swung back and that audiences may have more of an attention span for long-form content again.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Strengthen their attention span Zishan Khan, M.D., a psychiatric clinician, is also a fan of this style of kid’s program.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 June 2025
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2025
Given the short attention span on display on so many issues in Trump World, this is no surprise.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
McIntosh ultimately predicts that the pendulum has swung back and that audiences may have more of an attention span for long-form content again.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Strengthen their attention span Zishan Khan, M.D., a psychiatric clinician, is also a fan of this style of kid’s program.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for attention span
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“Attention span.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attention%20span. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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