turn heads

phrase

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

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After turning heads Saturday night at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, superstar singer Taylor Swift flew back to Kansas City to catch a game. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 Earlier in the evening, Swift turned heads on the red carpet in a strapless pale blue Dior gown. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2026 As for footwear, an animal print or colorful shoe is sure to turn heads—as would a simple black slingback that leaves the heel exposed. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026 And blondes will find a path that diverges—wintery vanilla for an aloof, icy look or buttery almond for a cozy blonde that still turns heads. — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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