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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Golf fans' and sports fans in general have a shorter attention span.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite engaging with his share of these reality shows, Alter doesn’t have a lot of attention span for them.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
People experiencing brain fog often talk about poor attention span, feeling drained, confused, and having difficulty remembering things.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
As companies face diminishing attention spans and modern shoppers demand swift, seamless experiences, conversational commerce and rich communication services (RCS), in particular, are changing the game by integrating discovery, engagement and purchase into one channel.
—Pratik Bhadra, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite engaging with his share of these reality shows, Alter doesn’t have a lot of attention span for them.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
People experiencing brain fog often talk about poor attention span, feeling drained, confused, and having difficulty remembering things.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
As companies face diminishing attention spans and modern shoppers demand swift, seamless experiences, conversational commerce and rich communication services (RCS), in particular, are changing the game by integrating discovery, engagement and purchase into one channel.
—Pratik Bhadra, Forbes, 7 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.
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