footnote

noun

Definition of footnotenext
as in reference

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Recent Examples of footnote Is that why the Nuvolari is destined to be a limited-run footnote rather than a series-production supercar? — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026 Same balance sheet, same day, with two defensible answers roughly thirteen percentage points apart, and neither carries a footnote explaining which convention was used. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 But the Sugar Pine Railroad is much more than just a footnote during a Yosemite vacation. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 As the judge noted in a footnote, the plaintiffs sought a TRO and, alternatively, a PI. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footnote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footnote
  1. reference
  2. caption
  3. note
  4. cross-reference
  5. source
Noun
  • Looney Tunes reference scribbled in the geographic direction of Hollywood.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Her mannerisms, comedy, music, references and cultural touchstones were influenced by the Black woman playing her.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of reference
Noun
  • The only way to let other people experience your Pocket creation is by sharing it as a Post, pairing your little interactive gizmo with a small caption and a cover photo.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Langley offered a subtle response on Instagram, referencing the clip in her caption.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of caption
Noun
  • When a car gets flagged, the racing team gets a note (copied to the FIA) and a short window to fix it.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The high note Giuliani left office on — after mulling avenues to stay in office past the limitation — burnished his public profile with lucrative results, said his 1993 campaign press secretary Ken Frydman.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of note
Noun
  • Happily, the show is not up to its cowl in DC cross-references and crossovers.
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators cross-reference this information with other sources to generate leads and make arrests.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cross-reference
Noun
  • The San Diego Padres will call up top catching prospect Ethan Salas when rosters expand Tuesday, a team source told The Athletic on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the move.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • From February through July 2026, ELG exceeded its plan by approximately $400 million of gross merchandise value, sources said.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of source

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“Footnote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footnote. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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