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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Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
Pacers-Knicks is at the center of attention for Wednesday's sports slate, but there are several other markets available across bet365 to wager on with this offer.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
An outspoken advocate for gender and racial equity, Pompeo says she’s never relished being the center of attention.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
Planning a wedding is a big deal, and Emily has always liked to be the center of attention.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 26 Apr. 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 2 Jun. 2025.
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