He had an uncanny ear and a compassion for the downtrodden in all areas of life.

Incongruity is central to Mr. Schickele's comedy, and he has an uncanny ear for mismatches that will sound funny rather than merely bad.

That Horowitz did not stick with composition is perplexing, since he had an uncanny ear for contemporary harmony.

Perhaps this enhanced his uncanny ear for dialogue, along with his habit of eavesdropping in bars and restaurants.

Hearing his arrival-Calopodius was already developing the uncanny ear of the blind-the Greek officer raised his head.

Lynda Barry draws on memories of growing up, using her uncanny ear for children's speech patterns and problems.

He had an uncanny ear for spotting musical talent and the skill to nurture it.

He is a musician with powerful instincts and an uncanny ear, and he has a palpable connection to this repertory.

Not even with her uncanny ear for gossip could she have learned about that thwarted duel.

Actually, employing an uncanny ear and a laserlike eye for the mundane, "Seinfeld" at its best is about life's minutiae.