Synonyms of annotations

annotations

noun

plural of annotation

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.

Related Words

• commentaries
• remarks
• comments
• notes
• analyses
• reflections
• inputs
• views
• feelings
• expositions
• notions
• asides
• beliefs
• judgments
• sentiments
• advice
• convictions
• minds
• obiter dicta
• eyes
• verdicts
• persuasions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of annotations

His commentary became an important part of the textual tradition, and his annotations are included in many modern editions of the work. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

This novel comes to readers in the form of a poem—one written by a fictional poet and accompanied by annotations from the poet’s (also fictional) colleague. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

The form toolkit supports creating interactive forms or completing existing ones with text, checkboxes, shapes, and annotations. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

The hundred-and-ninety-two-page document appeared to be an incomplete draft, and was filled with annotations, in bright-red text, about factual errors and unsourced claims. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026

Pioneer Girl was ultimately published in 2014 with annotations. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

The book presents 366 Mountain Goats songs, one for each day of the year including one for February 29, along with notes from Darnielle that range from honest accounts detailing his former struggles with drug addiction to more cryptic annotations. — David Harris, SPIN, 6 July 2026

The 167-page typescript has three pages written in pencil, with annotations and revisions by Wilson along with early AA member Hank Parkhurst, some in green and red pencil, some in ink. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026

While the annotations offer insight across the plaques, they are not meant to be comprehensive. — New York Times, 11 June 2026