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
Paul Anthony Kelly grins from ear to ear on a sunny day in New York City on May 26.
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
These fit comfortably over my ears and don't hurt after prolonged use, unlike earbuds, which can become uncomfortable after a few hours.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
But this is not an audition; whatever statement is made, the powers that be in this case turned a deaf ear to Connecticut fans long ago.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Once cool enough to handle, follow Symons' instructions and remove the top and bottom of each ear, then slip the husks and silks right off.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ear
People Staff, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
These fit comfortably over my ears and don't hurt after prolonged use, unlike earbuds, which can become uncomfortable after a few hours.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
But this is not an audition; whatever statement is made, the powers that be in this case turned a deaf ear to Connecticut fans long ago.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Once cool enough to handle, follow Symons' instructions and remove the top and bottom of each ear, then slip the husks and silks right off.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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If Muntadas’s work expands the spectacle of self-exploitation to its wider social implications, Lord’s chapter in Media Hostages, Future Language, redirects this attention to the uninterested spectators passing by the billboard on the road.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday reiterated warnings of a possible massive Russian strike and urged residents to pay special attention to air raid alerts.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Some struggled with their awareness and timing, often running their routes short, which frustrated Dawson.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Boris Dzhingarov, founder of ESBO Ltd, leads a global Digital PR & SEO agency dedicated to enhancing brand awareness and visibility.—
Boris Dzhingarov,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In another Amsterdam photo, a pair of identical world globes, recalling Ghirri’s passion for cartography and atlases, rest on matching supports to conjure that oldest of surrealist tropes, a pair of staring eyes.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Just outside the gates is One Tree Hill, a breezy bar and bird’s-eye Whitsundays viewpoint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Eco effort At the heart of the property’s eco mindfulness (low waste; little to no plastic) is the Geo Park Discovery center, and its wonderful team of naturalists led by their lead Aidi Abdullah.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Manage stress levels through mindfulness techniques, like meditation, reading, or yoga.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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