footnotes

Definition of footnotesnext
plural of footnote

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • Recommendations are accompanied by references, and users can trace each insight back to its source.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
  • According to the bid request, the district asked for three references and while MoHall provided three, only one returned any recommendation and the other two did not reply after several inquiries.
    Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Glimpses of the visit are on Ai’s Instagram account, where the artist actively posts but doesn’t typically write captions, contributing to the trip’s under-the-radar quality.
    Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Another anniversary gift featured in the post was a photo album with thoughtful captions that chronicled the couple's relationship.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The wine is dry, with notes of lime peel, green apple and sea spray, supported by firm acidity and a saline finish.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Tuipulotu’s fingerprints were found on the notes, which were left at the scene, according to the affidavit.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • NurPhoto via Getty Images FC Barcelona has made a decision on Gavi’s return from injury amid his teammate and close friend Pedri being ruled out for a month according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Charge your devices, arrange alternate heating or power sources, gather your candles and flashlights.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Footnotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footnotes. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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