as in listens
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
young people would do well to read this wise and witty book and harken to its message
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Recent Examples of harkens
The actress’ attire, slinky and skin-forward, harkens back to the sensual stylings of the femme fatale.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
The focus on cultural issues, particularly in the classroom, harkens back to Youngkin’s focus on parents’ rights in their children’s classrooms.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
All of the pomp around the Open harkens back to tennis’s history as an aristocratic leisure; the first precursor to the Open, in 1881, was held on a grass court in Newport, Rhode Island, at the height of the Gilded Age.
—Alexandra Moe, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
The new logo is based on the company's signature colors, gold and brown, and harkens back to its original barrel shape and word mark, the release said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The mash bill harkens back to a typically high rye and no corn, robust Monongahela style.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
This, according to Borkert, harkens back to Lamborghini’s earlier vehicles.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025
The event is in conjunction with MNUFC’s third jersey launch this season, which harkens to the sport’s history in the state, primarily the popular era of the Minnesota Kicks in the 1970s.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
The diaphanous dress, covered in eyes, harkens back to a harrowing moment in the film when her character Elisabeth’s eyeball splits.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
The focus on cultural issues, particularly in the classroom, harkens back to Youngkin’s focus on parents’ rights in their children’s classrooms.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
All of the pomp around the Open harkens back to tennis’s history as an aristocratic leisure; the first precursor to the Open, in 1881, was held on a grass court in Newport, Rhode Island, at the height of the Gilded Age.
—Alexandra Moe, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
The new logo is based on the company's signature colors, gold and brown, and harkens back to its original barrel shape and word mark, the release said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The mash bill harkens back to a typically high rye and no corn, robust Monongahela style.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
This, according to Borkert, harkens back to Lamborghini’s earlier vehicles.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025
The event is in conjunction with MNUFC’s third jersey launch this season, which harkens to the sport’s history in the state, primarily the popular era of the Minnesota Kicks in the 1970s.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
The diaphanous dress, covered in eyes, harkens back to a harrowing moment in the film when her character Elisabeth’s eyeball splits.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harkens
listens
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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns listens to the national anthem before an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Huntington Bank Field on August 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Harkens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harkens. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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