take note

phrase

: to notice or give special attention to someone or something
She has been extremely successful in her own country, and now the rest of the world is beginning to take note.
She took note of the exact time.

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The second impact of the drone strikes has been to force the gangs to take note. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 Every other judge, and future judicial candidate, should take note. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 Brora single malt has become highly collectible over the years due to its quality and limited availability, so the inclusion of this whisky in a blend is always a moment of which to take note. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 To fully lean into cottagecore motifs, take note of the bobbin details in furniture pieces like the Cornwall console that’s now 20% off. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take note

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“Take note.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20note. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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