as in aural
of, relating to, or experienced through the sense of hearing
I have a bad auditory memory—unless I see a word in writing, and not just hear it, I forget it easily
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Recent Examples of auditory
Strange experiences, such as auditory hallucinations, are difficult to explain and understand.
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Eli Elster, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
The defense presented evidence that her past included auditory hallucinations, suicide attempts, multiple hospitalizations and mental delusions.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
How did Patrick’s auditory and uncredited return come to be?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 28 Nov. 2025
Schizophrenics at times experience altered perceptions of reality, such as visual and auditory hallucinations.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
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Eli Elster, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
The defense presented evidence that her past included auditory hallucinations, suicide attempts, multiple hospitalizations and mental delusions.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
How did Patrick’s auditory and uncredited return come to be?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 28 Nov. 2025
Schizophrenics at times experience altered perceptions of reality, such as visual and auditory hallucinations.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auditory
Adjective
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In addition to hosting Togar’s jam sessions and reunions, KETOK Studio introduces the breadth of the artist’s aural philosophy, emphasizing the idea of sound as substance—tangible, sculptural, and social—which was evident in the myriad physical instruments that were available for use in the studio.—
Hung Duong,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Covered in overlapping strands of brown twine-like cord, the century brown takes aural aesthetics to new heights without sacrificing audio quality.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Flooring company Anderson Tuftex is seeing a resurgence in plush carpeting for bedrooms, stairs, hallways, and living rooms, where plush carpets add texture and warmth while increasing acoustic comfort by reducing sound.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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This time around, the company added 15 percent larger cabin windows for the jet’s 12 passengers to enjoy, as well as an advanced acoustic system for quieter flights, customizable interiors, and wireless control of lighting, temperature, and more onboard.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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It can be delivered using a device that sits on the ear and sends an electrical pulse to the auricular branch of the vagus nerve, which is found under the skin in the magenta area in the diagram below.—
Paul McClure
May 22,
New Atlas,
22 May 2025
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Each muscle is responsible for a different movement: the anterior auricular muscle pulls the ear forward, the superior auricular muscle lifts it slightly, and the posterior auricular muscle pulls it backward.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With two stages set up in close proximity, as soon as one band finished, another would fire up immediately, a sort of audial game of hot potato.—
Chris Bieri,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 June 2023
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With Windows 11, the OS adds new audial and visual tools, and new support for third-party hardware and software.—
Michael Muchmore,
PCMAG,
7 June 2022
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The cosmic vibration is supposed to be more perceptible and bring out repressed impulses, emotions, or insights.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
12 Dec. 2025
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Here, the curve of SO(2) is barely perceptible.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Auditory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auditory. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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