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]
Examples of take notice in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Start by going through the front door and taking notice of broken masonry or railings.
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 11 May 2024
But the former president’s team has taken notice of Kennedy’s standing in some state polls and uptick in media attention, including regular appearances on conservative networks like Newsmax and Fox News, during which he’s openly courted anti-establishment voters.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
TikTok reviewing the new Cherry Berry drinks blew up that Chick-fil-A took notice of her clips.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Conservationists took notice and, by the 1970s, began making concerted efforts to save the species.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
Private equity firms and other financiers have taken notice.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
And at least some of the suspects have taken notice, Garza said.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 3 May 2024
Their goal is for large Wells Fargo offices to take notice of their work to unionize in Charlotte.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2024
Corporate America took notice four years ago when Larry Fink, CEO of investment giant BlackRock, declared climate change a top concern.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2024
Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 11 May 2024
But the former president’s team has taken notice of Kennedy’s standing in some state polls and uptick in media attention, including regular appearances on conservative networks like Newsmax and Fox News, during which he’s openly courted anti-establishment voters.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
TikTok reviewing the new Cherry Berry drinks blew up that Chick-fil-A took notice of her clips.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Conservationists took notice and, by the 1970s, began making concerted efforts to save the species.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
Private equity firms and other financiers have taken notice.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
And at least some of the suspects have taken notice, Garza said.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 3 May 2024
Their goal is for large Wells Fargo offices to take notice of their work to unionize in Charlotte.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2024
Corporate America took notice four years ago when Larry Fink, CEO of investment giant BlackRock, declared climate change a top concern.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2024
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“Take notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20notice. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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