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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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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

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

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, who was a longtime listener of Limbaugh’s show, initially didn’t think anyone could replace him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 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

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

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Stateside listeners will be delighted to learn that the edition concludes with “Watching the Detectives,” the searing track that was appended to the American release.

From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2026

“Chop Suey!” was among the songs pulled from some radio playlists in the aftermath of the attacks, while listeners began connecting lyrics written months earlier to the tragedy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Mr. Costanzo pays tribute to both men—as well as to pop artists such as Michael Jackson and Prince, who turned the falsetto voice into a sound that won millions of listeners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

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

Time seems to drag until listeners hear Phillips's voice again, but really, just ten seconds go by.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow


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