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as in to comment
to make a statement of one's opinion
I'd like to note that I don't care for that tone of voice
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as in to record
to make a written note of
a waitress hurriedly noting our orders
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
note the artist's rendering of the trees, how their leaves seem to dance in the wind
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as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
the lecturer noted several sources where listeners could go for further information
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5
as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
please note that the office will be closed tomorrow
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as in letter
a message on paper from one person or group to another
write a friendly note to the neighbors asking them to keep the noise down
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as in cry
a natural vocal sound made by an animal
can you distinguish between the notes of the whippoorwill and the mockingbird?
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as in bill
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
will you be paying in coins or notes?
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5
as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
spoke with a note of irritation in her voice
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
a writer of note among readers of modern poetry
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as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
let me read a few notes I jotted down while you were auditioning
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as in attention
a state of being aware
during my long convalescence I had taken note of which friends had helped me and which ones had found other things to do
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
an intense, full-bodied red wine with all of the spicy notes for which that grape variety is famous
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Recent Examples of note
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
It should be noted that a balanced lifestyle can still incorporate modern-day living with staying active.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
The view count was still climbing when Malone drove a few towns over and shot himself in the head in the front seat of his Dodge Challenger, leaving a note to his wife and young children asking for their forgiveness.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The deputy noted Van Horn’s occupation in the probable cause statement supporting the charge.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
It should be noted that a balanced lifestyle can still incorporate modern-day living with staying active.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
The e-note has octa-core processing brains supported by 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, with microSD expansion and cloud sync available for workflow efficiency.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
The view count was still climbing when Malone drove a few towns over and shot himself in the head in the front seat of his Dodge Challenger, leaving a note to his wife and young children asking for their forgiveness.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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One person commented on her post suggested that OP just pick one party to attend.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Both Cassava and Nvidia declined to comment on the nature and size of the investment.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Austin Reaves recorded 25 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds, while Rui Hachimura added 23 points of his own.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rozier played that night, but recorded just five points and four rebounds in 10 minutes before exiting with a foot injury.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For there are two legacies of the founding era that must be noticed, and both qualify as enormous tragedies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Mocha Point customers will notice some of the same flavors as other coffee shops, as well as some that are different.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Somehow Ali was never asked about, and it wasn't mentioned at all.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Roy Ahmaogak mentioned seeing the gray whales (which aren't often hunted, due to being unappetizing) in passing to an employee of the borough, who then reported the whales to a biologist.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As different versions and spinoffs of the film followed, the actor stepped away but later came back when the series launched its final trilogy.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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If only more players would follow her lead.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Morelli is a husband and father with a 9-year-old daughter and the sole caretaker of his 79-year-old mother, per the memo from Joslin, who requested a sentence of 27-33 months.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Disney Entertainment co-chairs Dana Walden and Alan Bergman and ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro sent a memo to company employees Friday morning regarding YouTube TV’s blackout.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The appeal, made in a letter Monday, comes ahead of the November 6 annual meeting as the board faces mounting criticism over governance and its independence from Musk’s influence.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The press release included a photograph of Morales Reyes and a segment of one of the letters, days after investigators concluded Morales Reyes almost certainly did not write it, since Morales Reyes does not fluently speak or write in English.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And so [the book is] a rallying cry.—
Khushbu Shah,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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So, on the night after the murder, the town’s streets were filled with anguished cries from the Inuit—wails of loss and pain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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