turn heads
phrase
: to attract favorable attention
the car's sleek design is bound to turn heads
Examples of turn heads in a Sentence
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Blue wigs, face paint and bold team colors have been some of the defining fashion statements of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — with Japan's supporters turning heads in the stands in particular.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Some are looking for a stylish vintage electric bike that turns heads around town, others want an adventure-ready machine for exploring beyond the pavement, while many simply need a compact folding e-bike that fits easily into everyday life.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
But some unorthodox beauty turned heads at a number of shows.
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Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Teyana Taylor turned heads in a maroon ball gown by Stephane Rolland.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Carrie Underwood turned heads in an all-denim romper with dramatic, oversized puff sleeves and ruffled illusion shorts.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
The Latvian turned heads at the World Juniors and held his own offensively with the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks.
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Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Some are looking for a stylish vintage electric bike that turns heads around town, others want an adventure-ready machine for exploring beyond the pavement, while many simply need a compact folding e-bike that fits easily into everyday life.
—
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
But some unorthodox beauty turned heads at a number of shows.
—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Teyana Taylor turned heads in a maroon ball gown by Stephane Rolland.
—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Carrie Underwood turned heads in an all-denim romper with dramatic, oversized puff sleeves and ruffled illusion shorts.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
The Latvian turned heads at the World Juniors and held his own offensively with the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks.
—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
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“Turn heads.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20heads. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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