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

What I find fascinating today, too, is the Gen Z is also hearkening back to the past with a more fluid life where these labels and binaries didn't exist.

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2024

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

Upon the quivering wire, As hearkening to a lyre, The sparrows gather at the break of day.

From Gobolinks or Shadow Pictures for Young and Old by Paine, Albert Bigelow