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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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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

He was a voracious reader and an even more voracious listener, for whom genre was of no concern.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

But Parton — the songwriter, the vocalist, the instrumentalist, the collaborator — only ever wanted to invite a listener in, wherever they arrive from.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David answer a few more listener questions, just to tide you over until after a quick break.

From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026

And being able to "see the big picture" does help the listener enjoy the music even more.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

He said the industry had changed significantly since the album's release but its songs had continued to attract new listeners.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Meanwhile, with “In My Life,” listeners are treated to multiple takes in which Martin transforms the song’s Bach-like keyboard interlude from a Hammond organ solo into a piano flourish for the ages.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

His ability to speak the truth in love didn’t cause listeners to try to silence him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

The speech was strewn with falsehoods that must have appalled even sympathetic listeners in the chamber.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

The announcer urges German listeners to find others to tune in and reminds them to turn the dial so that they won't give themselves away, if caught.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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