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

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 software also includes PDF editing, form creation, password protection, compression, page management, annotations, and batch processing tools. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 June 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

Musicians can move through scores, make quick annotations, or adjust sections without breaking concentration. — 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