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noun

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as in memo
a usually brief written reminder I'll make a note to myself so I don't forget to pick up some milk on the way home

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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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How is the word note distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of note are mark, sign, symptom, and token. While all these words mean "a discernible indication of what is not itself directly perceptible," note suggests a distinguishing mark or characteristic.

a note of irony in her writing

When could mark be used to replace note?

The words mark and note can be used in similar contexts, but mark suggests something impressed on or inherently characteristic of a thing often in contrast to general outward appearance.

a mark of a good upbringing

When is it sensible to use sign instead of note?

The words sign and note are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sign applies to any indication to be perceived by the senses or the reason.

encouraging signs for the economy

Where would symptom be a reasonable alternative to note?

In some situations, the words symptom and note are roughly equivalent. However, symptom suggests an outward indication of an internal change or condition.

rampant crime is a symptom of that city's decay

In what contexts can token take the place of note?

The meanings of token and note largely overlap; however, token applies to something that serves as a proof of something intangible.

this gift is a token of our esteem

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of note
Verb
The University of Warwick study could be extended to gibbons and other primates that do not fall under the great ape category, according to a release, which noted the extension could further map the evolution of vocal control. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Despite rising prices, overall consumer spending in the US remained resilient, thanks to higher tax refunds and surging stock prices, Bloomberg noted. Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 25 June 2026
Noun
Against the backdrop of British Prime Ministers Keir Starmer’s resignation and London’s hottest-ever June day, a Sotheby’s double-header evening sale on Wednesday offered a rare note of reassurance. George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026 The tankers, which were not Iranian in origin, had been stuck in the Gulf for more than three months after Tehran effectively closed Hormuz early in the war, Kpler analysts said in a Tuesday note. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for note
Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
  • The Justice Department declined to comment.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • The team has not yet commented on Stewart's trade.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • That proved to be too much to overcome for the Mets, who didn’t record another hit after Young’s one-out single in the fourth until Francisco Lindor lined a single with two outs in the ninth.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • Eight of Chicago’s nine starters recorded a hit.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Sensors alone are not a cure for such failures, but better measurements can help engineers notice when important details are changing.
    Alex Krasnok, Fortune, 21 June 2026
  • Pryor also noticed that Black students were frequently more hesitant to participate in these conversations.
    Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
  • Daeron has not yet appeared in House of the Dragon but is mentioned in the second season’s sixth episode when Alicent asks her brother Gwayne (Freddie Fox) how Daeron is doing in Oldtown.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, died at a hospital following an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • Members who have followed our coverage of Linde may recognize a similar dynamic, as the company also utilizes contractual energy cost pass-through clauses.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • In fact, the ICE memo does not apply to civil immigration enforcement actions in or near immigration courts, the DOJ told the judge in that case.
    Luke Barr, ABC News, 24 June 2026
  • The administration also argued that American hostilities in Iran already had already terminated, pointing to a May 1 memo that the president sent to lawmakers informing them the conflict was over.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Carvalho’s resignation letter focused on accomplishments.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
  • Your letter reminds me of the resourcefulness and the breadth of experience that many funeral directors have.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • For some, the good news started with a whisper — or a baby’s cry.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • Such efforts at avoidance would lead to cries to apply payroll taxes to non-salary incomes such as dividends.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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