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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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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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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
Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
For instance, Alphabet and Meta, which carry Aa2 and Aa3 ratings, had to pay 10-15 basis point premiums over their existing debt to get their deals done, an analysis from Janus Henderson notes.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
But a remedy is still under development for the recall impacting the Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers, this week's recall announcement notes.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
The website notes that public nudity is banned across the state, but enforcement is mostly limited to state beaches.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The findings may have broader implications beyond planetary defense, notes Masatoshi Hirabayashi, another DART scientist who was not directly involved with the new study and an associate professor in aerospace engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
The report notes that Tarrant County Jail has a daily average population of 4,300 inmates, with capacity for up to 5,015 inmates.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
As Lang notes in the introduction, pimiento cheese transcends class boundaries; it's both served to the best golfers in the world and sold at Walmart.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Jonathan Turley, a professor at George Washington University's law school and a legal analyst, notes that the court's ruling only applies in the Illinois district where it is located.
—Emily Heil The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
The top notes are a fruity sparkling starfruit and a sweet almond glaze accord, while the base notes anchor it with warm musks and sandalwood.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
In youth, the structure is tightly coiled; with time, secondary notes—violet, cedar, cigar box—surface as the wine broadens.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Saatchi’s idea is to build a dataset that includes the existing film, as well as scripts, notes, images and even new performances by actors.
—Holly Willis, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
All that remains are her notes in the margins.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Taco Bell also plans to introduce new versions of nuggets with different seasonings, inspired by its line of sauces, including Diablo Sauce and variants with notes of Doritos Cool Ranch and Flamin’ Hot.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
So the latest addition to JBL’s PartyBox Bluetooth speaker line, the On-the-Go 2 Plus, comes with one of the company’s new EasySing wireless microphones, which use an algorithm to silence a song’s vocals while also helping a karaoke singer stay on pitch and hit more challenging high notes.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 12 Mar. 2026
Other songwriters might opt to wring notes of sadness from the whole squad getting hitched, but this one is winking at the listener, signifying the end of his seclusion in Europe and the embrace of fans who haven’t had an audience with him in a long time.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
For older adults, especially those with lower appetites, Dai-Keller notes that protein-rich options like yogurt, tofu, and lentils, along with moderate amounts of fish or ground meat, can help meet higher protein targets needed to prevent frailty.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
For instance, Alphabet and Meta, which carry Aa2 and Aa3 ratings, had to pay 10-15 basis point premiums over their existing debt to get their deals done, an analysis from Janus Henderson notes.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
But a remedy is still under development for the recall impacting the Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers, this week's recall announcement notes.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
The website notes that public nudity is banned across the state, but enforcement is mostly limited to state beaches.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The findings may have broader implications beyond planetary defense, notes Masatoshi Hirabayashi, another DART scientist who was not directly involved with the new study and an associate professor in aerospace engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
The report notes that Tarrant County Jail has a daily average population of 4,300 inmates, with capacity for up to 5,015 inmates.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
As Lang notes in the introduction, pimiento cheese transcends class boundaries; it's both served to the best golfers in the world and sold at Walmart.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Jonathan Turley, a professor at George Washington University's law school and a legal analyst, notes that the court's ruling only applies in the Illinois district where it is located.
—Emily Heil The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
The books contain extensive notes on the drugs’ synthesis and effects.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
The top notes are a fruity sparkling starfruit and a sweet almond glaze accord, while the base notes anchor it with warm musks and sandalwood.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
In youth, the structure is tightly coiled; with time, secondary notes—violet, cedar, cigar box—surface as the wine broadens.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Saatchi’s idea is to build a dataset that includes the existing film, as well as scripts, notes, images and even new performances by actors.
—Holly Willis, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
All that remains are her notes in the margins.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Taco Bell also plans to introduce new versions of nuggets with different seasonings, inspired by its line of sauces, including Diablo Sauce and variants with notes of Doritos Cool Ranch and Flamin’ Hot.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
So the latest addition to JBL’s PartyBox Bluetooth speaker line, the On-the-Go 2 Plus, comes with one of the company’s new EasySing wireless microphones, which use an algorithm to silence a song’s vocals while also helping a karaoke singer stay on pitch and hit more challenging high notes.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 12 Mar. 2026
Other songwriters might opt to wring notes of sadness from the whole squad getting hitched, but this one is winking at the listener, signifying the end of his seclusion in Europe and the embrace of fans who haven’t had an audience with him in a long time.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
Verb
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Bernstein analyst Aneesha Sherman said management remarks TJX's quarter-to-date performance was solid even as formal numbers fell short.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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Just like the president’s remarks, the rebuttal is usually remembered only when something goes wrong.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Court records state Jaime Castro falsely told two officers after the March 2025 multivehicle crash that another person in his vehicle had been driving at the time of the impact and neither of them had consumed alcohol beforehand.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Court records state her blood alcohol concentration was over three times the legal limit.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The district board voted last month to issue preliminary layoff notices for more than 400 district employees.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Vanderpump notices details other guests miss, and bad lighting tops her list of hotel sins.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If someone mentions Garden of the Gods, images of Colorado's iconic, jagged red rock peaks likely come to mind.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Guasch-Ferré also mentions moderate amounts of fish or eggs as part of a healthy protein approach in midlife.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The committee follows an earlier proposal in January by Councilmember Nithya Raman, seconded by Harris-Dawson, to place amendments to the tax before voters on the June ballot.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The show follows the famed musician and poet on a journey to the underworld to rescue his beloved Eurydice, who, burdened by hunger, agreed to work for Hades in his underground factory as a means of survival.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These days, film and TV markets seem to be more about providing intelligence on a rapidly changing industry, rather than the quotidian business of signing deals memos.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Financial Times was first to report on the memos.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Weinbel said it was filled with old letters, cards, and writings that belonged to Sanchez — not evidence — and had nothing to do with the case against his wife, Maricela Rueda, or the protest at Prairieland.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The letters consist of scripts, shot lists and lyrics.—
Kara Frame,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Apparently hearing her mother’s cries, 11-year-old Duong came into the bedroom, the prosecutor added.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Grandma and grandpa may mean well, but some of their parenting styles are no longer recommended based on years of research—like ignoring your baby’s cries or forcing a school-age child clean their plate at dinner.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Notes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notes. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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