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footnotes

noun

plural of footnote
as in references

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footnotes
  1. references
  2. cross-references
  3. captions
  4. notes
  5. sources
Noun
  • Her work combined British tailoring and historical references with deliberately confrontational elements, enthusiasts say.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Walker explains all of those references and ideas come from the story and the characters.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of references
Noun
  • The day care has since implemented a system that cross-references the bus and classroom logs.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Happily, the show is not up to its cowl in DC cross-references and crossovers.
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of cross-references
Noun
  • Its audio and video tools include text-to-speech, transcription, music generation, voice cloning, text-to-video, image-to-video, captions, and YouTube transcription and summarization.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026
  • According to the suit, ACLU-CT requested all docket numbers and case captions — a line at the top of a court document that identifies basic information like the names of the parties involved — for May 2026 through July 2026.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of captions
Noun
  • There are noticeable notes of brown sugar, molasses, honey, and toasted almond that kick off the palate, along with a cabinet full of baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
  • These ankle boots have a chunky lug sole that the brand notes is primed for walking, even in the rain or snow.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of notes
Noun
  • This approach aims to reduce dependence on global raw material sources.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The younger girl sat on the back of the bike, while the older teen pedaled and steered, police sources said.
    — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of sources
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“Footnotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footnotes. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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