Collocations for distraction - noun

unwanted
good, nice, welcome
brief, momentary
constant
minor
big, huge, major
Her odd appearance is a major distraction whenever she is on screen.

unnecessary
driver (esp. AmE)
new laws to address driver distraction caused by phone conversations

cause, create
She caused a distraction by setting off the alarm.

provide
The TV provided a distraction from his work.

use
Becca used the distraction to make a run for it.

eliminate, minimize
avoid

without distraction
She worked hard all morning, without distraction.

distraction from
Work was a welcome distraction from her problems at home.

drive sb to distraction
My kids drive me to distraction at times.

love sb to distraction