take notice
idiomatic phrase
: to become aware of or give attention to something or someone : to observe or treat something or someone with special attention
… one Saturday in October 1984, San Francisco coach Bill Walsh flipped on the TV to watch college football, saw Rice on the highlights and took notice.—
Peter King
—often used with ofPeter KingIt was a while before anyone took notice of the change.
… suggests that the academy is at last beginning to sit up and take notice of how the world really works.—Terry Teachout
Terry TeachoutThey took no notice of him. [=they ignored him]
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People have been taking notice.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The Indiana Fever guard took notice of fellow WNBA player Angel Reese’s runway debut at the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Ryans has taken notice of the 49ers’ ever-changing offensive system under Shanahan.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Michelin has taken notice, too.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The Indiana Fever guard took notice of fellow WNBA player Angel Reese’s runway debut at the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Ryans has taken notice of the 49ers’ ever-changing offensive system under Shanahan.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Michelin has taken notice, too.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Take notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20notice. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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