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]
Examples of take notice in a Sentence
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However, if privacy and tranquility are a priority (honeymooners, take notice!), upgrade to one of the resort's brand-new 43 bungalows (nightly rates from $1,999), located steps away from the ocean water, south of the resort's building.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
When the two most fascinating basketball teams in the country tipped off in a win-or-go-home game Monday night, the country took notice: Iowa and LSU attracted the second-largest audience for any basketball game on ESPN — college or pro — since 2012, the network said.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
Businesses worldwide are taking notice and adapting their strategies to meet the needs of customer preferences in organic food.
—Earl Carr, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Olivia Rodrigo has been vocal about her support for reproductive rights throughout her Guts World Tour, and politicians are taking notice.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
Tour operators are taking notice, says the owner of Senior Cycling, a bike tour company catering to riders age 50+.
—Erin Gifford, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2024
Poor Things, his latest and most life-affirming work, is no exception — and the Academy has taken notice.
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2024
Leaders throughout the rest of Latin America have taken notice.
—Gustavo Flores-Macías, Foreign Affairs, 20 Mar. 2024
The Milwaukee Admirals have enjoyed a strong season, including a 19-game winning streak, and area residents have taken notice.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
When the two most fascinating basketball teams in the country tipped off in a win-or-go-home game Monday night, the country took notice: Iowa and LSU attracted the second-largest audience for any basketball game on ESPN — college or pro — since 2012, the network said.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
Businesses worldwide are taking notice and adapting their strategies to meet the needs of customer preferences in organic food.
—Earl Carr, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Olivia Rodrigo has been vocal about her support for reproductive rights throughout her Guts World Tour, and politicians are taking notice.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
Tour operators are taking notice, says the owner of Senior Cycling, a bike tour company catering to riders age 50+.
—Erin Gifford, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2024
Poor Things, his latest and most life-affirming work, is no exception — and the Academy has taken notice.
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2024
Leaders throughout the rest of Latin America have taken notice.
—Gustavo Flores-Macías, Foreign Affairs, 20 Mar. 2024
The Milwaukee Admirals have enjoyed a strong season, including a 19-game winning streak, and area residents have taken notice.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Take notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20notice. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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