take note
idiom
: 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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And younger surgeons—who grew up exposed to advanced tech and 3D animation, Hairston says—were starting to take note as word spread of her innovations.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Unusual Items People are instantly going to take note of anything out of the ordinary in your living room—these items are often referred to as conversation starters for a good reason!
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Here are some tricks to take note of.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
As Consuelos spoke, a loud buzzing noise clapped through the studio space, with the actor pausing to take note of the distraction in the moment.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Unusual Items People are instantly going to take note of anything out of the ordinary in your living room—these items are often referred to as conversation starters for a good reason!
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Here are some tricks to take note of.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
As Consuelos spoke, a loud buzzing noise clapped through the studio space, with the actor pausing to take note of the distraction in the moment.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
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 8 Nov. 2025.
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