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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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4
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
Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Kirsten Eddy, a senior researcher at Pew Research Center who specializes in news and information habits, notes that the internet and social media have changed people’s attitudes toward information.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Wahlberg notes that ironically, the show’s audience was incredibly diverse.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Nuñes-Gomez notes that opening in Santa Ana is a form of homecoming for him and a strategic move.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Freeman notes that Dominion Energy South Carolina recommends washing full loads with cold water, as water heating can represent up to 80% of the energy consumed during a wash cycle.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Ratner notes that acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill has suggested breaking up the standard measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three separate shots, which Ratner says is neither feasible nor is it backed by data.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
But looking ahead, Hidalgo strikes an optimistic note, and also notes how important these megabrands are to the survival of traditional kids TV commissioners such as the BBC.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
How to prevent or treat eczema While eczema isn’t usually curable, Portela notes that some children outgrow it by age 5 or 6.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
To finish, Giannetos spritzed Moore’s hair with the Parfums de Marly Valaya Hair Mist, a delicate fragrance with notes of bergamot, mandarin, and white peach.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Your English teacher and your gym teacher are swapping notes.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The carne asada is just as delicious—juicy and packed with the notes of cumin, citrus, and a bit of heat.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Other notes • Carson Soucy continues to skate.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Why do some chocolate bars exhibit complex flavor notes like floral, caramel, and gentle woody, while others taste harsh, bitter, and astringent?
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
In place of that information, the administration now only notes that the Legislature approved $276 million in this year’s state budget for the shelter system, as well as the average amount spent on families in shelter each week and the total amount of cash spent from a shelter reserve fund.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Kirsten Eddy, a senior researcher at Pew Research Center who specializes in news and information habits, notes that the internet and social media have changed people’s attitudes toward information.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Wahlberg notes that ironically, the show’s audience was incredibly diverse.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Nuñes-Gomez notes that opening in Santa Ana is a form of homecoming for him and a strategic move.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Freeman notes that Dominion Energy South Carolina recommends washing full loads with cold water, as water heating can represent up to 80% of the energy consumed during a wash cycle.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Ratner notes that acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill has suggested breaking up the standard measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three separate shots, which Ratner says is neither feasible nor is it backed by data.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
But looking ahead, Hidalgo strikes an optimistic note, and also notes how important these megabrands are to the survival of traditional kids TV commissioners such as the BBC.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
How to prevent or treat eczema While eczema isn’t usually curable, Portela notes that some children outgrow it by age 5 or 6.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
There are even some savory notes that pop, like sweet and sour barbecue and a bit of umami soy sauce, but these are evened out by sweeter and spicier flavors like vanilla, black pepper, and honey.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
To finish, Giannetos spritzed Moore’s hair with the Parfums de Marly Valaya Hair Mist, a delicate fragrance with notes of bergamot, mandarin, and white peach.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Your English teacher and your gym teacher are swapping notes.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The carne asada is just as delicious—juicy and packed with the notes of cumin, citrus, and a bit of heat.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Other notes • Carson Soucy continues to skate.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Why do some chocolate bars exhibit complex flavor notes like floral, caramel, and gentle woody, while others taste harsh, bitter, and astringent?
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
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Cantwell, the lead sponsor of the Democratic college sports reform bill called the SAFE Act, followed up on Friday by memorializing her Knight Commission remarks in a letter sent to each of the Big Ten school presidents, warning them away from the temptation of Wall Street.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The White House and Johnson did not immediately respond to The Bee’s request for comment on Newsom’s Wednesday remarks.—
Chaewon Chung
Updated October 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For an artist who had alchemized his collection of Prince, A Tribe Called Quest, Roberta Flack, and Marvin Gaye records into a beautiful sound of his own, this was never a slight.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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Misconduct records for doctors, accountants, manicurists and others are more publicly accessible than similar records for teachers.—
Danielle DuClos,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once Ashley sends over everything they were given on the lawyer, Bradley notices the name of a familiar company all over it — the same one Earl, Cory’s favorite fixer, worked for.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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At the end of their version of Cinderella, the tragic stepsisters cut off the backs of their heels to try to fit into the glass slipper; the prince only notices the deception when their stockings fill with blood.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Aside from one brief passage that mentions Pollan, the book is career-focused.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Your website mentions, and shares a link, to a study about therapeutic photography.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Anything else should be treated as the equivalent of the God-of-the-gaps argument, and what follows is an explanation as to why.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Oct. 2025
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Based on Devantez’s award-winning 2020 short film of the same name, which was a SXSW official selection and won Best Comedy at the HollyShorts Film Festival, Basic follows Gloria (Park) and Nick (Smith), who go through a painful breakup.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In their new poetry collections, Peter Balakian’s elliptical notations let his images speak for themselves while Angie Estes’s concentration reveals a rapturous virtuosity.—
Ange Mlinko,
The New York Review of Books,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jan began receiving love letters from Berchtold and willingly wrote back.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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It is estimated to cost $30,000 to mail the first round of letters.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While many messages and cries against the administration were shared, the common thread of the protest was people coming together to show America's strength and the power of the people.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her soft sobs erupted into cries that filled the room.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Notes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notes. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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