NOTES Synonyms: 390 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of note

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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Relevance

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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as in follows

to take notice of and be guided by please note that the office will be closed tomorrow

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notes

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noun

plural of note

as in memos

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 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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of notes

Verb

The report notes the area is known by detectives to be a high crime area with multiple stray dogs and wandering drug users. — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2026 The report notes there are other factors besides deportations contributing to higher prices, including weather and fuel costs. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 The report notes the Datejust is a common entry watch for young buyers, too, before moving on to Daytonas and other models, which plays into the shift. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026 The report from Levy notes that Google CEO Sundar Pichai tried mightily to keep the group, especially Dean and Ghemawat, from leaving. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026 Sardis became famous for its wealth under King Croesus, points out Greek Reporter, which notes that the artwork may provide new insight into cultural exchange between the Greek, Lydian, and Persian worlds. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Today’s homeowners aren’t just seeking to remain in our homes longer, as the report notes. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In addition, the blog post notes that an Apple lawyer accidentally emailed the wrong person at OpenAI while raising trade secret theft concerns. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 For people with privacy concerns, Wachter notes that some companies that provide electronic medical records like Epic, the maker of MyChart, offer their own AI products. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

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Reddington challenged Tufts on her qualifications and experience, her use of telemedicine, her many prescriptions and her notes. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 Only about 20% of European households have air conditioning, for example, compared with 76% in North America, Swiss Re Institute notes. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 The family received multiple ransom notes, but no proof of life. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026 He is accused of submitting fraudulent doctor's notes to obtain sick leave pay on five occasions. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 The sub-bass notes are especially full, putting me right into that club vibe, though this comes at the expense of the upper bass range. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Costa notes gummies are also more likely to provide less accurate vitamin amounts because many ingredients are less stable in gummy form than in other supplement formats. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026 Teachers appreciate early notes about medical needs, family changes, sleep struggles, sensory sensitivities or other concerns that could affect your child’s adjustment to school. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes

Verb

Nathan Hochman faces backlash after charging an LAPD officer who recorded colleagues’ racist remarks.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
As the activist Assata Olugbala Shakur remarks, the chains of oppression can be broken with love, support, and care, and the Black radical imagination cannot be quelled even when our lives are on the line.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

Definition of remarks

Verb

Someone mentions that a department is expanding or offer to refer you for a job with their organization.

— Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Girl Group also mentions Ary as a must-see artist, as well as the band Three40Four and singer-songwriters Elia and Ea Othilde.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of mentions

Noun

Her chief of staff had drafted her remarks, using AI to draw on her previous speeches and internal performance memos.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 3 Aug. 2026
One of the memos issued after his speech directed a 60-day review of military education and training standards.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of memos

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Opponents are urging other residents to sign petitions and write letters to the zoning and wetlands commissions, and to attend their hearings to speak against the project.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026
At the same time, advocates point to reports of Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, receiving ICE check-in letters and then being outfitted with electronic ankle monitors.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of letters

Noun

Witness accounts describe chaotic scene In the video, as many as five officers can be seen, and shrieks, screams, and cries are heard.

— Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
For all its characteristic restraint and formal diligence, Killing Spree is a book that wants to make noise, to cut through the dead air with cries of grief and rage, undoing our own savage torpor.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026