hearkening

Example Sentences

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After 130 years, the Louis Vuitton monogram still carries weight, hearkening back to an era of remarkable craftsmanship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Unfortunately, when we’re taught that there are only eight planets and these planets reign in their orbits, we’re hearkening back to the old geocentric concept.

From National Geographic • Feb. 16, 2024

And with them came a hearkening back to tipping’s shameful origins.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2022

I think it's hearkening back to Adam and Eve.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2020

It was not, however, to denounce an undeserving swain who was a democrat that the mar�chal strode into her room, and hearkening to his discourse she felt relieved.

From The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis