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Despite the name that hearkens to TikTok, there are currently no videos involved.
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Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2025
And inside, the store’s design hearkens to some of the traditional images of Hong Kong; the metal grille that covers the columns is a reference to the Chinese city’s ubiquitous bamboo scaffolding.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 1 Dec. 2024
When asked why that is, Danson hearkens it back to his days on Cheers.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
The breezy, two-minute songs on Mixtape Pluto are a sharp contrast not only from the narcotic, hypnotic vibe-outs of his studio albums, but even the classic mixtapes this hearkens to.
—Christopher R. Weingarten, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
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Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2025
And inside, the store’s design hearkens to some of the traditional images of Hong Kong; the metal grille that covers the columns is a reference to the Chinese city’s ubiquitous bamboo scaffolding.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 1 Dec. 2024
When asked why that is, Danson hearkens it back to his days on Cheers.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
The breezy, two-minute songs on Mixtape Pluto are a sharp contrast not only from the narcotic, hypnotic vibe-outs of his studio albums, but even the classic mixtapes this hearkens to.
—Christopher R. Weingarten, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearken
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Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Randy Travis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or everywhere podcasts are available.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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Audioslave may no longer be an active band since the tragic loss of frontman Chris Cornell years ago, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t still listening to the music that the group left behind.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Within minutes, a massive law enforcement response was heard around downtown Tallahassee as officers raced to the scene.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Hearken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearken. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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