center of attention

idiom

: the person, thing, or area that everyone nearby notices and watches
He loves being the center of attention at any party.

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Even as the game unfolded, Shaw remained a center of attention, making easy conversation with the admirers and well-wishers drawn into her orbit. Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2023 Be the boardroom’s best-dressed or the cocktail party’s center of attention. Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023 Yes, Dirk Nowitzki was a center of attention, too, but Dallas native and former Texas A&M women’s coach Gary Blair charmed reporters in the Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theater with his folksy wit and stories from his high school coaching days. Brad Townsend, Dallas News, 11 Aug. 2023 Former President Donald Trump is preparing to announce a comeback White House bid by the end of November, people familiar with the discussions say, moving him to the center of attention as Republicans work to capitalize on momentum ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections. Alex Leary, WSJ, 4 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for center of attention 

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“Center of attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20of%20attention. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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