attention span
noun
: the length of time during which one (such as an individual or a group) is able to concentrate or remain interested
Examples of attention span in a Sentence
people with short attention spans
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In a market where attention spans are shrinking and competition is fiercer than ever, launching untested campaigns or products is like skydiving without checking your parachute.
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Paige Musto, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
With the rapid decline in attention spans and the dominance of digital media, businesses need more than just articles or reports to engage their audiences.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
In our digital age, where attention is our most precious commodity—our attention spans are shrinking and the modern social media landscape has led to information overload—the ability to cut through the noise and deliver a clear, compelling message is a superpower.
—Matt Abrahams, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
Bells and whistles are required to keep fans’ attention spans during the wait for the playoffs.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
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Paige Musto, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
With the rapid decline in attention spans and the dominance of digital media, businesses need more than just articles or reports to engage their audiences.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
In our digital age, where attention is our most precious commodity—our attention spans are shrinking and the modern social media landscape has led to information overload—the ability to cut through the noise and deliver a clear, compelling message is a superpower.
—Matt Abrahams, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
Bells and whistles are required to keep fans’ attention spans during the wait for the playoffs.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.
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