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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But unlike Pink Floyd, Gilmour remained the center of attention for most of the night. —

Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024 Now though, Charlie has settled in well, and loves to be the center of attention. —

Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024 Andy would love to be the center of attention on a set, and would use the moment to be a producer, director, actor, everything. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024 An unforgettable day for kids who are rarely the center of attention. —

Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the center of attention

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