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

The Cocoa Sablés were less traditional than the chocolate chip cookie variations in "Baking," hearkening back to the shortbread-esque World Peace Cookie.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2021

Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

From Luther's Small Catechism Explained in Questions and Answers by Sverdrup, H. U.