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
The gallery also sold a Jeffrey Gibson painting, Your spirit whispering in my ear (2025), for $400,000 and an untitled Mark Bradford mixed media work for $300,000, both to Asian collectors.
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The miracle drug works as promised; by morning, her ear feels fine.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
Carolina sat regally with her daughters on the front left pew, enormous pearls from Reinaldo glistening on her ears and around her neck.
—Air Mail, 29 Mar. 2025
Someone who does not have the president's ear or his trust?
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The miracle drug works as promised; by morning, her ear feels fine.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
Carolina sat regally with her daughters on the front left pew, enormous pearls from Reinaldo glistening on her ears and around her neck.
—Air Mail, 29 Mar. 2025
Someone who does not have the president's ear or his trust?
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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Inspired by the attention, Mom tried to reach out to the company that manufactures the ride-on toy.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The story quickly gained attention, including from former NFL star Antonio Brown.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The groups also plan assemblies and special events, including, for example, a week of activities themed around mental health awareness.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Ministry urges Chinese nationals to carefully assess safety risks and increase their awareness of potential challenges when selecting U.S. states, particularly those affected by the new restrictions.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Everything Everywhere All At Once, where two rocks with googly eyes had a conversation on a cliff, and it has also been used to make visual gags for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Mar. 2025
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This is the most noticeable change to the naked eye.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Outside of his work in media, Director X is the founder of Operation Prefrontal Cortex, an initiative created to reduce gun violence in his native Toronto through mindfulness and meditation.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Stress management: Meditation, mindfulness, breathing exercises, and enjoyable activities can help manage stress.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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