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center of attention

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Noun1.center of attention - the object upon which interest and attention focuses; "his stories made him the center of the party"
object - the focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection"
conversation piece - something interesting that stimulates conversation
crosshairs - a center of interest; "the war on terrorism has put Saddam Hussein in the crosshairs"
cynosure - something that strongly attracts attention and admiration; "if he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice"
eye-catcher - a striking person or thing that attracts attention

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The two-time All Southern Section selection is the fastest swimmer on the team and often becomes the center of attention for opposing defenses.
Especially, the UAE is the center of attention of many JCB cardmembers, the majority of whose card members are based in Asia, from a tourism perspective.
Kaitlyn, formerly sort of a social outcast, becomes the center of attention at school as everyone tries to get close to Blaine/Gordon.
 
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