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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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It doesn’t capture the fact that your reader and your viewer and your listener are shocked and possibly outraged and really struggling with what’s going on.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

But each of Ms. Teitelbaum’s songs is its own universe, and head-scratching lines like “Look at how my house has grown / Covered it in testosterone” from “Two Fried” keep the listener guessing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

“The Crazy Uncle Joe Show” has helped Black be a good listener in life, heightening his awareness of the world around him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

The effort comes after legendary music mogul Jimmy Iovine said music streaming services were "minutes away from being obsolete", because they don't foster a connection between the listener and the music.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

She marveled at what an intense, careful listener he was.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

"Though the chatbots often made mistakes, they also behaved as sympathetic listeners to skeptical users -- while still refusing to endorse conspiracy theories," the center said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

Pearson believes the rewatch discussions resonate with listeners because the shows of the 1990s and early 2000s thrived when the viewers had the shared experience of watching a show at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

He has parlayed his popularity into appearances at fan conventions and paid recordings for die-hard listeners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Across both groups, listeners largely agreed on what confidence "looked" like.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

And the piano man had a few listeners, but not the crowd that came out to hear Cool Papa and the Bluesmen.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia


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