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 When Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026 Even a carriage horse at the foot of the ancient monument has joined in, sporting a brown bucket hat with holes cut for its ears. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Summary The new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses combine standard shades with advanced tech, featuring a discreet 12MP camera, AI, and open-ear speakers. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 But thunder doesn’t just travel through the atmosphere to our ears. — Nolan Roth, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
  1. attention
  2. awareness
  3. eye
  4. mindfulness
Noun
  • The Moon enters Aries and your 10th House of Career, Reputation, and Responsibility, putting attention on your public role, work, leadership, or visible commitments.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, markets this week paid close attention to news of the passing of former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • The national spotlight on the area since Guthrie’s disappearance has in turn led to a greater public awareness about the many people who go missing or die in the sprawling desert and reveals just how many families are also searching for answers.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Those who have gathered in pink say the show of support is not an endorsement of what happened, but a stand for maternal mental health awareness and for mothers suffering from postpartum conditions.
    — Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • Its exterior is rich with symbolism, from stone carvings representing the all-seeing eye of God to a golden statue, atop the highest spire, of an angel blowing a trumpet to herald the Second Coming.
    — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike the heavy smoky eyes and cut creases of the 2010s, this trend is throwing it back to the 1990s when smoky eyes were more minimalist.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of eye
Noun
  • Partnering with Natura Bissé, their spa focuses on advanced skincare and outdoor activities like beach mindfulness and yoga.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Berlin said patients also participate in mindfulness, which is integral for healing.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mindfulness

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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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