center of attention
Example Sentences
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Nobody was better at playing a very handsome guy, the center of attention, who was also nonthreatening, not above a bit of slapstick, a little silly—above all, likable.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
He likes to be the big shot and the center of attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
Still, even Felicity was out-glammed by that night’s center of attention, Lee, who held court in Knicks-themed couture, a blue-and-orange-striped zoot suit with matching fedora and spectacles.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2025
With more than 130,000 verified identifications in the state, the fence lizard is the center of attention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
They knew Sasha hated being the center of attention, so after greeting them with hugs they tried to be chill.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
