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
  • While the Cornell case has drawn significant attention and public support, survivors may respond differently.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Mesh, lace, metallic studs, crochet and tie-dye competed for attention, while fitted party dresses and washed denim leaned heavily on familiar notions of off-duty rock-chick dressing.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • The overt awareness of a ticking clock allows the smallest details to rise to the top.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Morales, who has spoken publicly about her family’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of awareness, joins a lineup of leading experts, advocates and innovators for the one-day event.
    — THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • Still, Taking the Long Way earned the band’s retreat from the public eye.
    — Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Keierleber is described as a 6-foot white male, approximately 240 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of eye
Noun
  • In 2017, psychologist Eli Susman was on a meditation retreat at the Plum Village mindfulness center in southern France.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The sailing is also designated as one of the line’s Wellness at Sea sailings, bringing together wellness, fitness, and mindfulness sessions all led by experts.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of mindfulness

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