footnotes

plural of footnote

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footnotes
Noun
  • Although Sarah reportedly intended references such as borrowing Diana's shoes to be humorous, royal commentators said Diana found the passage deeply hurtful.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
  • The specific criticisms remain unclear, but many make references to complaints about the company’s vulnerability disclosure program.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • The captions assert his dominance.
    Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
  • Her strict economy, honed by her early years of writing and endlessly revising (under the exacting eye of Allene Talmey) tight captions for Vogue, thrills the editor in me.
    Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • The Jurassic Park screenwriter notes that aliens, both real and fictional, might exist entirely outside of the bounds of human comprehension.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
  • Judd is great at deflecting studio notes.
    Simon Bland, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • While sources said a signing ceremony could be held in Switzerland in the coming days, Iran’s foreign minister suggested the signing could take place remotely.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
  • In addition to its own facility, the company has partnered with a group of garment manufacturers and mills in the region to create localized sources for everything from fabric to finishing while helping to satisfy its customers’ demands.
    SJ Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
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“Footnotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footnotes. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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