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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One dog became the center of attention of Scottish fans who gathered in Boston for the World Cup.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Even in a World Cup that has seen stars shine brightly with Erling Haaland (4), Kylian Mbappe (4), Cristiano Ronaldo (2), Harry Kane (2) and Lamine Yamal (1) all scoring for their national teams during group play, Messi has been the center of attention with an astounding five goals in two matches.
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Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Good job, well done After 21 years of working to better the village’s economic picture, Sandra Zoellner, Park Forest’s director of economic development and planning, was the center of attention in a farewell tribute last Friday in Village Hall.
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Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Chalk up gridlock, crowded trains and prohibited watch parties at MSG to the self-serving egomaniac who literally demands to be the center of attention!
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Even in a World Cup that has seen stars shine brightly with Erling Haaland (4), Kylian Mbappe (4), Cristiano Ronaldo (2), Harry Kane (2) and Lamine Yamal (1) all scoring for their national teams during group play, Messi has been the center of attention with an astounding five goals in two matches.
—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Good job, well done After 21 years of working to better the village’s economic picture, Sandra Zoellner, Park Forest’s director of economic development and planning, was the center of attention in a farewell tribute last Friday in Village Hall.
—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Chalk up gridlock, crowded trains and prohibited watch parties at MSG to the self-serving egomaniac who literally demands to be the center of attention!
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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