take notice

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 of

It 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

They took no notice of him. [=they ignored him]

Examples of take notice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The wellness world has taken notice of this phenomenon and developed unique offerings that go beyond the steam room and hot tub. — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Tech reviewers have taken notice too, with strong marks from outlets like The VPN Lab and TechGadgetCentral. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026

Guests visiting the park take notice of the animals taking cover. — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 30 July 2026

When Congress approves a sale and the president sits on it, allies and adversaries alike take notice. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for take notice

• haliotis
• melilotus
• lotus
• motus
• microtus
• myotis