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as in remarks
to make a statement of one's opinion
I'd like to note that I don't care for that tone of voice
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2
as in records
to make a written note of
a waitress hurriedly noting our orders
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as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
note the artist's rendering of the trees, how their leaves seem to dance in the wind
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as in mentions
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
the lecturer noted several sources where listeners could go for further information
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as in follows
to take notice of and be guided by
please note that the office will be closed tomorrow
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as in letters
a message on paper from one person or group to another
write a friendly note to the neighbors asking them to keep the noise down
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as in cries
a natural vocal sound made by an animal
can you distinguish between the notes of the whippoorwill and the mockingbird?
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as in bills
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
will you be paying in coins or notes?
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5
as in auras
a special quality or impression associated with something
spoke with a note of irritation in her voice
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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
a writer of note among readers of modern poetry
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as in comments
a briefly expressed opinion
let me read a few notes I jotted down while you were auditioning
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as in features
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
an intense, full-bodied red wine with all of the spicy notes for which that grape variety is famous
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Recent Examples of notes
Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Anifrani notes that high-touch areas, such as remote controls, thermostats, and coffee makers, are disinfected daily.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Visioner, writing on Twitter/X, notes that shortages had spread across ten other areas -- Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Saratov, Samara, Ulyanovsk, Penza, Rostov, Astrakhan, Kalmykia and Tatarstan.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
However, authorities are not looking for suspects at this time, ABC7 notes, stating that autopsy results are still pending.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
On the surface, Rossman notes, several pieces of the puzzle might seem to offer hope that lower mortgage rates could be in the picture.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In fact, Lamarche notes there's strong evidence from observational studies that cheese is associated with a lower risk of stroke.
—Will Stone, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) notes that many pets actually travel more comfortably in cargo.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The passengers who died have not been identified by authorities, according to KTVU which notes that the driver is male.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
This is a very floral whiskey, with an undercurrent of fruit and notes of menthol, licorice, ripe peach, caramel, vanilla, black pepper, and hot cinnamon on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
The attempt to strike some more earnest dramatic notes later on don’t quite land.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Casa Dragones also created the first ever tequila to be rested in rare Japanese Mizunara whisky casks, creating the brand’s beloved Reposado Mizunara, known for its fruity and butterscotch notes.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
On Friday, guests, including UCI Health leaders and members of the hospital construction team, wrote notes to be placed in a time capsule set to be opened in December 2050.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Class notes Ryan Sheehy has been named the interim head coach for Methuen/Tewksbury girls ice hockey, Methuen athletic director Thomas Ryan told the Herald.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Called marginalia, these markups can be elaborate, with notes that nearly fill full pages and that are color-coordinated with the book’s cover.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2025
Shortly after my grandpa passed, my grandma gave me $600 cash and two carefully handwritten notes, one in English and one in Chinese.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The report notes that OpenAI’s systems already have built-in safeguards that prevent the company’s chatbots from generating AI images for government IDs.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Anifrani notes that high-touch areas, such as remote controls, thermostats, and coffee makers, are disinfected daily.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Visioner, writing on Twitter/X, notes that shortages had spread across ten other areas -- Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Saratov, Samara, Ulyanovsk, Penza, Rostov, Astrakhan, Kalmykia and Tatarstan.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
However, authorities are not looking for suspects at this time, ABC7 notes, stating that autopsy results are still pending.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
On the surface, Rossman notes, several pieces of the puzzle might seem to offer hope that lower mortgage rates could be in the picture.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In fact, Lamarche notes there's strong evidence from observational studies that cheese is associated with a lower risk of stroke.
—Will Stone, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) notes that many pets actually travel more comfortably in cargo.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The passengers who died have not been identified by authorities, according to KTVU which notes that the driver is male.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
With glimmering synths, two backup dancers whose movement bordered on performance art, and baths of hazy blue light, Lorde's show was deeper than just a concert from its beginning notes.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
This is a very floral whiskey, with an undercurrent of fruit and notes of menthol, licorice, ripe peach, caramel, vanilla, black pepper, and hot cinnamon on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
The attempt to strike some more earnest dramatic notes later on don’t quite land.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Casa Dragones also created the first ever tequila to be rested in rare Japanese Mizunara whisky casks, creating the brand’s beloved Reposado Mizunara, known for its fruity and butterscotch notes.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
On Friday, guests, including UCI Health leaders and members of the hospital construction team, wrote notes to be placed in a time capsule set to be opened in December 2050.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Class notes Ryan Sheehy has been named the interim head coach for Methuen/Tewksbury girls ice hockey, Methuen athletic director Thomas Ryan told the Herald.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Called marginalia, these markups can be elaborate, with notes that nearly fill full pages and that are color-coordinated with the book’s cover.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2025
Shortly after my grandpa passed, my grandma gave me $600 cash and two carefully handwritten notes, one in English and one in Chinese.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
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In such a volatile climate, remarks that appear dismissive or insensitive can end careers, as networks and broadcasters face mounting pressure to act.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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After Dowd’s remarks, MSNBC immediately came under intense criticism on social media.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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India is home to 27% of the world’s TB cases and records an average of two deaths related to the infectious disease every three minutes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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The first jury, by contrast, deliberated for days before acquitting Amiri of conspiracy, multiple deprivation-of-rights charges and convicting him of the single dog attack and records falsification.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Consider the first scene of the pilot, in which Issa notices a man on the subway masturbating in her direction and takes justice into her own hands when no one does anything to stop him.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, Walmart has also trimmed some of its tech jobs in the Bay Area this year, WARN notices the company has filed with the state EDD show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No one mentions Kyle at all, though not hours before, Solène cuddled him in his cabin and kissed him goodnight.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bastian often mentions this experience in commencement speeches to encourage graduates that their futures are unlimited.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Romeo Beckham’s appearance in a leather flight jacket with matching leather trousers follows his previous modeling turns for Balenciaga (spring summer 2025) and Versace (fall winter 2025).—
Kerry McDermott,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
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The eight-episode thriller, which premieres September 19 on ViX, follows Nolasco Black (Bichir), a forensic dentist investigating brutal murders in 19th century Veracruz who discovers evidence that the infamous London killer has crossed the Atlantic.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite being a high-resolution display, the icons weren’t always clear when contrasted with my real-world field of view, causing the letters to appear a bit murky.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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His annual letters from China remain widely read and praised by those looking to make sense of China.—
Vincent Ni,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since Kimmel’s remark, the backlash has shifted from conservative furor to cries of capitulation, coming from Capitol Hill Democrats, to former President Barack Obama, to former Disney CEO Michael Eisner.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Food prices are deeply personal to consumers, and weekly grocery bills shape their overall perceptions of the economy.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Having given birth, Maggie also has medical bills of her own.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Notes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notes. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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