ear

noun

ˈir How to pronounce ear (audio)
Definition of earnext
as in attention
a state of being aware I'm trying to get the boss's ear in order to ask for a raise in my pay

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Recent Examples of ear During the encounter, the Belgal pulled his vehicle forward before at least one officer fired seven rounds, striking him below his left ear, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a news conference near the shooting scene late Thursday. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Overnight in-ear audio is possible, but hearing experts flag both volume and listening duration as long-term risks. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Seatside, there’s a console with outlets (US, EU, and USB all accounted for), over-ear headphones, and a dopp kit. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Open your ears to even more last-chance Prime Day headphones and earbud deals. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
  1. attention
  2. awareness
  3. eye
  4. mindfulness
Noun
  • Amalia Ulman’s 2025 film Magic Farm, about an American team’s desperation to manufacture a viral trend in rural Argentina, is minor cringe for its pleasurable skewering of the attention economy.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • No one was standing over my shoulder telling me to pay it special attention, but I was mesmerized.
    — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • Our ongoing relationship and collaboration with the Metallica Scholars Initiative to help raise awareness and support for career and technical education.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The quarterback’s pocket awareness also impressed, consistently moving up in the pocket as edge rushers converged from the outside.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • Pieces of fish are hand sliced to the ideal thickness and length, and beautifully adorned with garnishes that dazzle the eye and strategically heighten every bite.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • As on television, Seyfried nails Holmes’s wide eyes, unsteady mannerisms, deep voice, and mysterious vocal cadence that makes the character both unreal and oddly human.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of eye
Noun
  • For meditation teacher Nico Cary, the cemetery is an ideal backdrop for mindfulness and a lesson in impermanence.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to the Health Coach, the premium app membership provides access to Fitbit’s library of exercise content and mindfulness sessions.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mindfulness

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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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