as in commentaries
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 annotations
Musicians can move through scores, make quick annotations, or adjust sections without breaking concentration.
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William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Photo of the constellation Boötes with annotations from IAU and Sky & Telescope.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Note the two identical charts below, one with annotations depicting the bottoming out process underway, and one with the 150-day moving average, also depicting a bottoming out reversal formation.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 15 May 2026
These records passed through countless hands, accruing wear, annotations, and personal histories.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
Venter rose to fame in the field for publishing the first bacterial genome ever decoded, along with a list of gene annotations, in 1995.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 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
Beyond conversion, AcePDF offers editing tools such as merging and splitting PDFs, compressing large files, extracting images, adding annotations, and creating interactive forms.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The prose poem is written as annotations to a diagram of a handgun.
—Krys Malcolm Belc, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Photo of the constellation Boötes with annotations from IAU and Sky & Telescope.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Note the two identical charts below, one with annotations depicting the bottoming out process underway, and one with the 150-day moving average, also depicting a bottoming out reversal formation.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 15 May 2026
These records passed through countless hands, accruing wear, annotations, and personal histories.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
Venter rose to fame in the field for publishing the first bacterial genome ever decoded, along with a list of gene annotations, in 1995.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 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
Beyond conversion, AcePDF offers editing tools such as merging and splitting PDFs, compressing large files, extracting images, adding annotations, and creating interactive forms.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The prose poem is written as annotations to a diagram of a handgun.
—Krys Malcolm Belc, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotations
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This excerpt includes the book’s preface and the lyrics and commentaries for six songs.—
John Darnielle,
Rolling Stone,
11 Dec. 2025
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Raimondo wrote daily commentaries attacking the war, and Garris linked to stories from around the world.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
7 Dec. 2025
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Closer is reporting that Eugenie was heckled by a man who made several remarks about her father months ago, and that she has been left wary after having to call the royal protection team.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
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Continue reading … OUT OF TOUCH — Texas Democrat's old grocery-store remarks clash with affordability campaign.—
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FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Vote on the choices below and visit the comments section to weigh in.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Hokit, who has a history of making tasteless comments after his fights, including the same Obama jab, drew mixed reaction from the UFC Freedom 250 crowd — and also from social media users, with some repeating the false claim in the comments on Hokit’s Instagram page and others chiding it.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Rite in the Rain Waterproof Notebook Small but thoughtful, this all-weather notebook lets campers jot trail notes, maps, or memories even in downpours.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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It’s produced with intention and a remarkable spectrum of flavor profiles ranging from savory and peaty to bright and almost creamy with notes of banana or vanilla.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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The firm handles biological surveys, including protocol surveys, monitoring, and reporting; conducts pre-project environmental analyses; and supports contractors to remain in compliance throughout construction.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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These engineering analyses were paired with extensive public outreach via neighborhood councils.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Annotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotations. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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