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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Facing hitters for the first time in Dodgers camp this spring, and still just barely a month removed from his blockbuster signing with the team, the 23-year-old Japanese phenom was the center of attention at Camelback Ranch during the team’s latest round of live batting practice.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Clark County, home to Las Vegas, is at the center of attention for both the Harris and Trump campaigns.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Oct. 2024
The prominence of those tech moguls — who were seated behind Trump’s family at the center of attention — angered some Republicans, who voiced concerns about spotlighting billionaires after an election cycle in which Republicans made gains with working class-voters.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
One of the most notable moments came when Texans cornerback Kris Boyd became the center of attention.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Clark County, home to Las Vegas, is at the center of attention for both the Harris and Trump campaigns.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Oct. 2024
The prominence of those tech moguls — who were seated behind Trump’s family at the center of attention — angered some Republicans, who voiced concerns about spotlighting billionaires after an election cycle in which Republicans made gains with working class-voters.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
One of the most notable moments came when Texans cornerback Kris Boyd became the center of attention.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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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 9 Mar. 2025.
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