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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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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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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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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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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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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as in auras
a special quality or impression associated with something
spoke with a note of irritation in her voice
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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
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Bees are another classic example, as 2001 research from the Journal of Experimental Biology notes.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The vast majority of lesions dermatologists examine with the dermatoscope are benign, Wei notes.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
The two new collaborations came together in different ways, Capelli notes.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2026
Trainer also notes that SpaceX will make its public debut as the most unprofitable player in all of its main businesses.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 May 2026
The license also notes that Bettina's brother-in-law, real estate attorney Bradley McPherson, officiated the wedding.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The recovery in achievement rates in the highest poverty districts, the report notes, seems to largely be due to federal relief funds given to state and local governments that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Connor Greene, Time, 16 May 2026
The text card at the close of the episode notes that between 1980 and 1988, more than 200,000 Iranians were killed during the war, while over 15,000 Iranian political prisoners were executed and buried in mass graves.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 16 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Robert Sumwalt, former chairman of NTSB, has described how the federal agency restricts listening access to a handful of people who must first sign a log and nondisclosure agreement, with cellphones being left outside and handwritten notes being destroyed afterward.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
In an interview included in press notes for the documentary, the director expands on his vision of providing a balanced view of history.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 May 2026
In any case, Rittenhouse has become known as being an affordable, workhorse rye, and a favorite of many bartenders, with deep spice and fruit notes, an ability to shine through other ingredients at 100 proof, and overall versatility.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
About a minute in, after the song has settled into a period of soft stillness, a falling line of glowing triangle-wave notes seems to appear out of nowhere.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Service teams often rely on spreadsheets or internal notes to track equipment history.
—Alex Osmichenko, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This renovation kind of took my breath away … no notes.
—Nora Deligter, Curbed, 15 May 2026
The notes seemed to show he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Verb
Specifically, Goodson notes that fermentation can enhance the absorption of nutrients like B vitamins and minerals such as calcium and iron that aren’t always easily absorbed in their original form.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Bees are another classic example, as 2001 research from the Journal of Experimental Biology notes.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The vast majority of lesions dermatologists examine with the dermatoscope are benign, Wei notes.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
The two new collaborations came together in different ways, Capelli notes.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2026
Trainer also notes that SpaceX will make its public debut as the most unprofitable player in all of its main businesses.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 May 2026
The license also notes that Bettina's brother-in-law, real estate attorney Bradley McPherson, officiated the wedding.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The recovery in achievement rates in the highest poverty districts, the report notes, seems to largely be due to federal relief funds given to state and local governments that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Connor Greene, Time, 16 May 2026
The text card at the close of the episode notes that between 1980 and 1988, more than 200,000 Iranians were killed during the war, while over 15,000 Iranian political prisoners were executed and buried in mass graves.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 16 May 2026
Noun
Luckily for neophytes, the menu offers easy-to-understand tasting notes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Robert Sumwalt, former chairman of NTSB, has described how the federal agency restricts listening access to a handful of people who must first sign a log and nondisclosure agreement, with cellphones being left outside and handwritten notes being destroyed afterward.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
In an interview included in press notes for the documentary, the director expands on his vision of providing a balanced view of history.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 May 2026
In any case, Rittenhouse has become known as being an affordable, workhorse rye, and a favorite of many bartenders, with deep spice and fruit notes, an ability to shine through other ingredients at 100 proof, and overall versatility.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
About a minute in, after the song has settled into a period of soft stillness, a falling line of glowing triangle-wave notes seems to appear out of nowhere.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Service teams often rely on spreadsheets or internal notes to track equipment history.
—Alex Osmichenko, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This renovation kind of took my breath away … no notes.
—Nora Deligter, Curbed, 15 May 2026
The notes seemed to show he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
Verb
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Yes, remarks those catty modernists made about their host could be less than savory, but Stein wasn’t bothered.—
Emily Cox,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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When contacted for comment, a Trader Joe's representative referred Fox News Digital to Palbaum's podcast remarks.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The recorded 911 call, obtained through a Cabarrus County records request, does not identify the caller or the man in need of help, per a North Carolina law that protects that information.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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With Teutonic deadpan, Sander sends up the often ideologically weighted social photography of which his project is an example—and records the giddy, glitchy instability of the Weimar years, when the old order was in disorienting flux, and would soon disappear altogether.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Production designer Christopher Glass matches that vibrancy with such fantastical details as a rolling ball of stressors, bills, and eviction notices that only Velvet Gang leader Corvette (Keke Palmer) sees.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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During the search for the portrait, Pete notices that his hand has begun to fade.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The part purportedly written by Vazquez mentions years of ridicule and rejection — one of the few full sentences of his written in all caps.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The report barely mentions voter concerns such as the cost of living, the conflict in Gaza and former President Joe Biden's age.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The defender follows, more out of duty than desire.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The story follows Alejandro and Karla, two young people trying to impress each other on their first date.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The Last Manager Standing newsletter recently scoured the research on layoff memos, earnings calls, and myriad corporate communications, and developed a list of phrases that often precede layoffs.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The company cited previous policy memos about citizenship acquisition that had not prompted harsher steps in practice.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Noun
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However, operators often hide behind fictitious or stolen identities and fail to comply with cease-and-desist letters; meanwhile, hosting servers are often untraceable, shielded by anonymization techniques or by being located in countries where legal enforcement is extremely difficult.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Additionally, officials say learning cursive helps students read historical documents, family letters, and signatures.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The house band drums intensify, a violin cries and guitar chords growl.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Wails pierce the air in a mix of lyrical song and unrestrained cries; a group of mourners wave leafy branches and beat them against the ground in a rhythm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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“Notes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notes. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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