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Recent Examples of footnote
But the captivating details of Carla’s life threaten to reduce it to a footnote.
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Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Amid such a tumult of exertion and indulgence, the art of directing may seem like an afterthought or a footnote to the sheer volume of creative work that occurs even when the camera isn’t rolling.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
In Israel, Lahav’s time with Springsteen is more of a footnote to her later career there.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
For someone comparing Advantage plans, weighing Medigap policies, or optimizing Part D drug coverage, this is not a footnote.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Amid such a tumult of exertion and indulgence, the art of directing may seem like an afterthought or a footnote to the sheer volume of creative work that occurs even when the camera isn’t rolling.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
In Israel, Lahav’s time with Springsteen is more of a footnote to her later career there.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
For someone comparing Advantage plans, weighing Medigap policies, or optimizing Part D drug coverage, this is not a footnote.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footnote
Noun
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The freedom of movement remark was likely in reference to Israel's military occupation of a buffer zone across southern Lebanon.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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For reference, roughly 60 percent of global textile production relies on polyester and other synthetic fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Biles wrote a cheeky caption alongside this adorable date-night pic.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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For nearly half a century after the creation of the Girls’ Athletic Association, photos of girls playing sports were accompanied by captions that disparaged their athletic abilities.—
Michael A Messner,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The final drink had a subtle floral note with a hint of cinnamon that reminded me of horchata.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Monahon has prepared some promising dramatic notes, but the play’s larger vision still eludes her.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Below is a map of the affected states: The FDA alert has a chart with corresponding item numbers, product descriptions, as well as UPC and lot numbers for customers to cross-reference.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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This will allow users to search and cross-reference the texts from anywhere in the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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Bo Erickson | Reuters A source who was attending the event, and was briefed by Secret Service after the shooting, told CNBC’s Eamon Javers that a man with a shotgun had approached metal detectors and was shot by Secret Service agents.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2026
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David Rubenstein, principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles, was also among the guests, sources told Candy Woodall of Spotlight on Maryland.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Footnote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footnote. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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