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listener

[lis-uh-ner] / ˈlɪs ə nər /
NOUN
hearer
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NOUN
one who hears
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So for me personally as a listener, it’s about that effort, rather than getting the perfect pronunciation.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

He said he and other board members have found the new mayor to be a good listener in meetings, but he acknowledged that there is a disconnect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Juliette's head teacher, Amelia McIlroy, said she was "a genuinely caring and attentive listener, a true friend who listened with warmth, respect and sincere interest to her peers and to our staff".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

At least then the listener gets to use their own imagination.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

This girl’s known for being a good listener, and sympathetic, and I wanted someone to be afraid for me.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher