Thesaurus results for ANNOTATION

annotation

noun

as in commentary

a written explanation, observation, etc. that is added to something (such as a book) The translator's annotations to the text explain some of its cultural and historical context.

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Recent Examples of annotation Their items include book bundles for kids and adults, bookmarks, stickers, beadwork, and annotation kits. —

Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2026 One is taking photos, using a blue shroud to prevent reflections and a zoom lens, and the other is using a portable computing device to make annotations. —

CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026 The turning point for autonomous robots came three years ago, when the large language models that enabled ChatGPT gave rise to a new algorithm that translates visual cues into physical action, said Puneet Jindal, who co-founded the data annotation company Labellerr AI. —

Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 The software also supports form creation, annotation, and document protection through password encryption. —

Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for annotation

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Noun

Does that count as commentary on the current moment?

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
Along with a video introduction from actor and filmmaker Alex Winter, there will be a Q&A afterward with Patric moderated by critic and scholar Travis Woods, who contributed a commentary track to a recent Australian Blu-ray release of the film.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026