turn heads

phrase

: to attract favorable attention
the car's sleek design is bound to turn heads

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The newer shingles vaccine has been turning heads since its link to lower dementia rates was reported two years ago. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Aug. 2026 In other photos, Graham turns heads both in and out of the water in a red bikini with white polka dots on it. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Daniels turned heads by completing 10 of 15 passes for 111 yards and rushed for a touchdown in his NFL preseason debut, rallying the Bucs to a 24-16 win. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 Another player turning heads is Benny Patterson, a 6-1 defensive end who makes up for a lack of ideal height with strength and power. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turn heads

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“Turn heads.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20heads. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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