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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Although she’d been dumped at a shelter for being one too many pets in a household, Cal was the center of attention and love at the end.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
Michael Boxall’s desire to shirk the spotlight came out moments after the Minnesota United captain was made the center of attention Tuesday.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 June 2025
As a senior, she was expected to be more of a leader and boost her production despite being the center of attention from opposing defenses.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
The only person who doesn’t have a direct connection to David is Tina, who is hurt not to be the center of attention.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 July 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
Michael Boxall’s desire to shirk the spotlight came out moments after the Minnesota United captain was made the center of attention Tuesday.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 June 2025
As a senior, she was expected to be more of a leader and boost her production despite being the center of attention from opposing defenses.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
The only person who doesn’t have a direct connection to David is Tina, who is hurt not to be the center of attention.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 July 2025
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 21 Jul. 2025.
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