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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The community has taken notice.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Although there is a lot of football yet to be played, Fort Worth-area football fans should take notice — consecutive undefeated seasons would be a monumental accomplishment.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
One running back who accomplished the rare feat of being named a league MVP, former Chargers star LaDainian Tomlinson, has quickly taken notice of what Taylor has done.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Documentary filmmakers have taken notice.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Although there is a lot of football yet to be played, Fort Worth-area football fans should take notice — consecutive undefeated seasons would be a monumental accomplishment.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
One running back who accomplished the rare feat of being named a league MVP, former Chargers star LaDainian Tomlinson, has quickly taken notice of what Taylor has done.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Documentary filmmakers have taken notice.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Take notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20notice. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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