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 Her ears were a cotton-candy pink and were swollen under the thin wool. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 However, AirPods, like all closed-ear designs, also cause ear canal fatigue under prolonged wear. — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Lucky showed up fully formed, whispered her story in my ear and smiled. — Marissa Stapley, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Payton writes it on his play sheet and will yell it into Webb’s ears on game day. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
  1. attention
  2. awareness
  3. eye
  4. mindfulness
Noun
  • Hernan Lopez is president of Owl & Co, an advisory firm focused on media and the attention economy.
    — Hernan Lopez, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Broad panels open the interiors to water and sky, allowing the lake to enter the home without the structure competing for attention.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • There, the hotel’s overarching theme of kisetsukan, meaning seasonal awareness, is felt most evidently at Iñaki.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones The Soundcore V20i earbuds have an open-ear design and a unique four-position rotatable hook to optimize stability and situational awareness.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • Just a week in the Iranian capital has offered an eye-opening insight into where the country is today.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Humans also see such a bright blue because the clear water absorbs red wavelengths and scatters blue light back to our eyes.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of eye
Noun
  • Offered in collaboration with the UC San Diego Stein Institute for Research on Aging, this six-week class combines breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
    — Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Food for thought Guests are also offered food for thought in workshops on topics like mindfulness, self-compassion over self-criticism, finding your why and how to get better sleep.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of mindfulness

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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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