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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Alex Vance, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen took notice of the Fever's remarkable playoff run and offered his praise.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Kimes spoke out with a message that should be taken notice of by Washington.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
His dad, the former Rockies and Cardinals All-Star outfielder, took notice.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Take notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20notice. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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