1
as in remarks
to make a statement of one's opinion
I'd like to note that I don't care for that tone of voice
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2
as in records
to make a written note of
a waitress hurriedly noting our orders
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3
as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
note the artist's rendering of the trees, how their leaves seem to dance in the wind
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4
as in mentions
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
the lecturer noted several sources where listeners could go for further information
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5
as in follows
to take notice of and be guided by
please note that the office will be closed tomorrow
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2
as in letters
a message on paper from one person or group to another
write a friendly note to the neighbors asking them to keep the noise down
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as in cries
a natural vocal sound made by an animal
can you distinguish between the notes of the whippoorwill and the mockingbird?
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4
as in bills
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
will you be paying in coins or notes?
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5
as in auras
a special quality or impression associated with something
spoke with a note of irritation in her voice
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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
a writer of note among readers of modern poetry
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as in comments
a briefly expressed opinion
let me read a few notes I jotted down while you were auditioning
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as in features
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
an intense, full-bodied red wine with all of the spicy notes for which that grape variety is famous
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Recent Examples of notes
Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Almost any bitters can work, but Barton notes that lighter, fruit-forward flavors—like cherry, orange, or chocolate—tend to complement coffee best, while overly smoky or savory bitters can overwhelm it.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Karbler notes that dejection and disappointment are common reactions in these kinds of scenarios.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Market positioning and competitive edge The UN World Tourism Organization notes that ecotourism and sustainable travel are among the fastest-growing segments of global tourism.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The petition asking the high court to hear the case notes the split between federal appeals courts as the reason for why the justices should review the case.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
As Broad Arrow’s lot description notes, the DB5’s body was designed by Federico Formenti, who was in the employ of Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Producer Bianca Balbuena Liew notes that the production secured both development and production grants via rebate from the Film Development Council of the Philippines.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
By doing this, stress should be reduced for the whole household, notes Pisecco.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
Those teams — Logano, Chastain, Bell — then passed along their notes to the other cars in their manufacturer group.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The council was not provided with all documentation and interview notes used to create the report, the follow-up said.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s the 1970 AFC Pro Bowl helmet of cornerback Jim Marsalis; notes describing the terms of the NFL-AFL merger; and correspondence with toy company Wham-O — creators of the Super Ball — as Hunt looked to find a suitable name for pro football’s newest championship game.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The video production is lush, the sentimentality laid on thick — this is a movie that’s far more interested in playing familiar notes about how cinema is magical and storytelling is vital for the already converted than taking a critical look at its subjects.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Mass MoCA Records will operate in tandem with the museum’s curatorial ethos, a press release notes, and is running as a three-year pilot.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
When Stuckmann's campaign broke a record, Flanagan reached out again with congratulations, a moment that would lead him to offer notes on the edit, sound mixing, sound design, score, and other aspects of postproduction.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
It’s made with heirloom tomato leaves and has notes of black pepper and tarragon that round out the fragrance.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The science author Stuart Clark notes that the concept was nonsensical to contemporary scientists, who assumed that magnetism could not break free from a magnet and that the Sun’s energy radiated equally across its surface.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Almost any bitters can work, but Barton notes that lighter, fruit-forward flavors—like cherry, orange, or chocolate—tend to complement coffee best, while overly smoky or savory bitters can overwhelm it.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Karbler notes that dejection and disappointment are common reactions in these kinds of scenarios.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Market positioning and competitive edge The UN World Tourism Organization notes that ecotourism and sustainable travel are among the fastest-growing segments of global tourism.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The petition asking the high court to hear the case notes the split between federal appeals courts as the reason for why the justices should review the case.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
As Broad Arrow’s lot description notes, the DB5’s body was designed by Federico Formenti, who was in the employ of Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Producer Bianca Balbuena Liew notes that the production secured both development and production grants via rebate from the Film Development Council of the Philippines.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
By doing this, stress should be reduced for the whole household, notes Pisecco.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
The rye’s intrinsic black pepper, vanilla, oak, and maple notes shine through, but these are all augmented (and not overtaken) by the flavors from the finishing casks, making this a thoroughly engaging sipper.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
Those teams — Logano, Chastain, Bell — then passed along their notes to the other cars in their manufacturer group.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The council was not provided with all documentation and interview notes used to create the report, the follow-up said.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s the 1970 AFC Pro Bowl helmet of cornerback Jim Marsalis; notes describing the terms of the NFL-AFL merger; and correspondence with toy company Wham-O — creators of the Super Ball — as Hunt looked to find a suitable name for pro football’s newest championship game.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The video production is lush, the sentimentality laid on thick — this is a movie that’s far more interested in playing familiar notes about how cinema is magical and storytelling is vital for the already converted than taking a critical look at its subjects.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Mass MoCA Records will operate in tandem with the museum’s curatorial ethos, a press release notes, and is running as a three-year pilot.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
When Stuckmann's campaign broke a record, Flanagan reached out again with congratulations, a moment that would lead him to offer notes on the edit, sound mixing, sound design, score, and other aspects of postproduction.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
It’s made with heirloom tomato leaves and has notes of black pepper and tarragon that round out the fragrance.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
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When reached for comment, the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong referred Newsweek to remarks that then-Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya—who left the role on October 21—made last week.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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As Preferred Hotels & Resorts CEO Lindsey Ueberroth remarks, the initiative draws on insights from the brand’s 2025 Luxury Travel Report, which showed that most affluent travelers crave once-in-a-lifetime moments, particularly experiential travel curated by insiders.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After creating an account, eBirders can log on at any time to submit a checklist that records location, time, date and a list of birds observed.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Court records state that on June 4, 2024, X suspended Plummer’s original account for violating its rules against violent speech.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During the clip, the owner notices a large chunk has been ripped (or bitten) out of the flooring, and there’s only one suspect hovering around nearby.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Joel notices it repeatedly—in his father’s possessions, in notes, and even in visions—signifying both imbalance and a recurring pattern in the Lazarus family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The report specifically mentions her involvement with .—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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But almost every book in the Bible mentions wine or vines or vineyards.—
Lauren Green,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Horimiya follows two high school teens, popular girl Hori and gloomy Miyamura, who grow close after agreeing to keep their home lives a secret from their peers.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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The follow-up to the uproarious La Dolce Vita, Fellini’s fantastical movie within a movie follows a film director who suffers a creative block during the production of his newest work.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In their new poetry collections, Peter Balakian’s elliptical notations let his images speak for themselves while Angie Estes’s concentration reveals a rapturous virtuosity.—
Ange Mlinko,
The New York Review of Books,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The dishes were delicious love letters to family, legacy, and connection.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this week, food benefit recipients received letters from the Department of Health Services informing them of FoodShare fund delays.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The scared but resilient puppy cries as rescuers work to free her.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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There were cries of overreach when the Guard was deployed to stem segregationist tension in Arkansas and Alabama in the 1950s and '60s.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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