Definition of remark
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:an expression of opinion or judgment
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:mention of that which deserves attention or notice
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Examples of remark in a Sentence
I was offended by his remark.
I've heard many disparaging remarks about him.
an author known for making witty remarks
The incident passed without remark.
Recent Examples of remark from the Web
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As part of his remarks, Thompson also reminded the audience about the district's four key priorities of holistic accountability, rigorous curriculum, instruction and assessment, positive school climate, and family and community engagement.
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In his first remarks on the issue, Trump failed to specifically condemn white supremacists and neo-Nazis, a pair of extremist populations that expressed support for him throughout the 2016 campaign.
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But Trump’s remarks were so transparently disingenuous, and his affect so listless, that no one would be in danger of thinking he was invested in denouncing the white supremacists who make up a sizable portion of his base.
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The Unicorn Children’s Foundation became the 17th organization Tuesday to cancel an event planned at the president’s private club in Palm Beach — part of the fallout over his remarks on violence in Charlottesville, Va.
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In post-match, on-court remarks, Kyrgios lauded Ferrer and told of advice Ferrer gave him after a past meeting at the U.S. Open.
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But as of Thursday morning, none of Trump's religious counselors appear to have cut ties with the president or even renounced his remarks.
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A few months later, he was fired for making inappropriate remarks to my boss in the workplace, again while inebriated.
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Members of the local clergy made remarks, as well as members of the public.
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Origin and Etymology of remark
French remarque, from Middle French, from remarquer to remark, from re- re- + marquer to mark — more at marque
remark Synonyms
Synonyms
comment, note, observation, reflectionRelated Words
analysis, commentary, exposition; aside, obiter dictum; annotation; belief, conviction, eye, feeling, judgment (or judgement), mind, notion, persuasion, sentiment, verdict, view; advice, inputDefinition of remark
intransitive verb
:to notice something and comment thereon
—used with on or upon
Examples of remark in a Sentence
“It's so hot today,” she remarked.
her date awkwardly remarked on the attractiveness of the background music in the restaurant
Recent Examples of remark from the Web
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There’s no suggestion in Selva’s remarks that the technology gap facing North Korea is beyond reach given the country’s recent improvements in rocket technology.
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Liew, a venture capitalist known for being the first to lead an investment in the disappearing message app Snapchat, remarked in 2013 that Whisper evoked similar usage patterns.
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And Trump’s remarks brought together political figures who don’t often find themselves on the same side.
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A neighbor, who asked not to be named, remarked that violence is a tragically common occurrence in that part of the Lower 9th Ward.
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While some were quick to remark on this unfortunate sartorial fact-check, the model took to Instagram Stories to acknowledge the humor in it all.
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County Executive Allan Kittleman, Howard County Chief of Police Gary Gardner, and County Councilman Calvin Ball each delivered remarks to kick off the event.
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Numerous people have spoken out about Duval’s remarks including actress Laverne Cox and activists Raquel Willis, Leslie Mac and April Reign.
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He and his escort Philip Henderson circled around, surprising passersby who remarked at Patches’ size.
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First Known Use of remark
1581
remark Synonyms
Synonyms
allow, comment, editorialize, note, observe, opine, reflect, weigh inRelated Words
commentate; articulate, express, say, speak, state, talk, tell, utter, verbalize, vocalize; conjecture, daresay, guess, speculate, suppose, surmiseNear Antonyms
disregard, ignore, neglect, overpass, pass over; miss, overlookREMARK Defined for English Language Learners
remark
verb
Definition of remark for English Language Learners
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: to make a statement about someone or something : to make a remark
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