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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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She constantly nods, subliminally snake-charming the listener into a sense of agreement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Colleagues describe him as a good listener who is personable in private meetings, and measured in his decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 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 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

Right away, the script had to reveal where the story was happening and who the characters were, providing enough details for the listener to form a mental picture.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

"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

A study of facial movements found that subtle changes around the eyes and brows can have a significant impact on how confident a speaker appears to listeners.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Different listeners draw the start of his decline and the end of his relevancy at different points.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

“Well, as regular listeners will know, several of the more outspoken supporters of Harry Potter have now been imprisoned, including Xenophilius Lovegood, erstwhile editor of The Quibbler,” said Lupin.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling


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