1
as in remarks
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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2
as in records
to make a written note of
a waitress hurriedly noting our orders
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3
as in notices
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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4
as in mentions
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 follows
to take notice of and be guided by
please note that the office will be closed tomorrow
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2
as in letters
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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3
as in cries
a natural vocal sound made by an animal
can you distinguish between the notes of the whippoorwill and the mockingbird?
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4
as in bills
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 auras
a special quality or impression associated with something
spoke with a note of irritation in her voice
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6
as in reputations
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 comments
a briefly expressed opinion
let me read a few notes I jotted down while you were auditioning
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as in features
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 notes
Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
There are also egos to consider, notes one sales exec, who claims agencies are now reluctant for projects featuring their bigger names to launch without some money committed to paper beforehand.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Gibbons notes that his work ethic is a family trait.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The order now blocks a previous ruling by a Rhode Island judge that required the payments to be paid out by Friday night, NBC News notes.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
In his twist on the post-apocalypse zombie tale, Gilligan notes that no one watching The Walking Dead feels drawn to zombiedom.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Still, the team notes that the real world adds complexity.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
María del Carmen Eugenia Reyes Ruiz, professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, notes that the celebration differs throughout Mexico.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
If these streams are inauthentic, the lawsuit notes, Drake received royalties that Spotify should have paid to other artists.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
Reuters 2 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
In this edition, translators Ana Martínez and Heather Hennes add a preface and explanatory notes that give additional context to the story.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Several earlier notes show their story went much deeper than Hollywood glamour.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the coconut rum with an equal amount of coconut water or milk, and add 1/2 teaspoon of rum extract to maintain some of the flavor notes.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Beginning in October 2021, CoreWeave entered into two deals with asset management firm Magnetar Capital, raising first $50 million in convertible notes, and then a year later, an additional $125 million, also in convertible notes.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Most recently, the brand introduced an Eternal Roots scent in August, which features notes of lychee, bergamot, vetiver and patchouli.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Is this romance hitting the right notes?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Sources and notes Tracking map Tracking data is from the National Hurricane Center and Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
—William B. Davis, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
Leonidas Anagnostou, general manager of Sandblu Resort in Santorini, Greece, notes that families often overlook using the concierge for children's needs.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
There are also egos to consider, notes one sales exec, who claims agencies are now reluctant for projects featuring their bigger names to launch without some money committed to paper beforehand.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Gibbons notes that his work ethic is a family trait.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The order now blocks a previous ruling by a Rhode Island judge that required the payments to be paid out by Friday night, NBC News notes.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
In his twist on the post-apocalypse zombie tale, Gilligan notes that no one watching The Walking Dead feels drawn to zombiedom.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Still, the team notes that the real world adds complexity.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
María del Carmen Eugenia Reyes Ruiz, professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, notes that the celebration differs throughout Mexico.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
If these streams are inauthentic, the lawsuit notes, Drake received royalties that Spotify should have paid to other artists.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
The prosecutor’s spokesperson said Yeo was making excuses that did not make sense about the notes discovered on his mobile phone.
—Reuters 2 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
In this edition, translators Ana Martínez and Heather Hennes add a preface and explanatory notes that give additional context to the story.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Several earlier notes show their story went much deeper than Hollywood glamour.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the coconut rum with an equal amount of coconut water or milk, and add 1/2 teaspoon of rum extract to maintain some of the flavor notes.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Beginning in October 2021, CoreWeave entered into two deals with asset management firm Magnetar Capital, raising first $50 million in convertible notes, and then a year later, an additional $125 million, also in convertible notes.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Most recently, the brand introduced an Eternal Roots scent in August, which features notes of lychee, bergamot, vetiver and patchouli.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Is this romance hitting the right notes?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Sources and notes Tracking map Tracking data is from the National Hurricane Center and Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
—William B. Davis, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
Verb
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The endorsement was predominately displayed on backdrop of Wambsganss’ remarks.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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The flag, a symbol of the tribe’s long and hard-fought sovereignty, the ways its people have given to the Elk Grove community, and ties to land that date back, in Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen’s remarks, to time immemorial, launches the city’s commemoration of Native American Heritage Month.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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According to Tarrant County Medical Examiners records, the cause of death was complications resulting from dehydration and malnutrition.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Assign a launch owner who keeps track of edits, examines important charts, and records incidents.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Joe notices the signs while filming the audience with his camera.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the midst of the run, fighting physical exhaustion and psychological trauma, Eve notices she is being pursued by an unknown runner in white who is closing in on her.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit, which is also represented by America First Policy Institute, a conservative nonprofit foundation, mentions a specific example in which school employees were said to have gotten in the way of ICE deporting a student’s father, leading the attorney general’s office to investigate.—
Julia Marnin,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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This 24-hour break is likely referring to Election Day coverage, as the same press release explicitly mentions how this blackout affects election news on YouTube TV.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One man who became obsessed with Garfield after his 1880 speech was the eccentric Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen), and the series follows his attempts to get a job in the administration.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film follows Lucy, a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker who finds herself in a love triangle with one of her clients, an investment banker (Pascal), and her ex (Evans), a scrappy, struggling actor.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the National Republican Senatorial Committee -- the campaign arm of Senate Republicans -- sent out a flurry of at least seven memos early Tuesday tying Democratic primary candidates in key Senate races to Mamdani.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Words must be of four or more letters.—
Kathleen Saxe,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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As depicted in the film, the real Kelley also got to know Goring’s family, delivering letters from the German military man to his wife.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There’s going to be a lot of oohs and aahs and cries and laughs and love.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Women from the village, who were down washing clothes in the river, heard the cries and rallied the community to help, Dumasá said.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Notes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notes. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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