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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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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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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
Emily Heil The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Fleming’s sets feel like an interpretative dance-heavy trip through one person’s notes app list of intrusive thoughts.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
Yet, as Prindle notes, the guild was dealt a bad hand with no good cards to play.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
O'Herrin notes that chopping down the offending tree is not going solve your issue in the long term.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
In that vein, the studio notes that Prestige University has already used the roofscape to host lectures, games, and a flag hoisting on India's Independence Day.
—New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2026
Notaro notes that the decision was made by Gibson or Meg, but by filmmaker Ryan White and the team, who considered both the story and the timing.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 Feb. 2026
Hubert notes that the fruit has deep red to purple skin, with either bright yellow or deep red flesh, depending on the level of sunlight exposure.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
However, as the NIH notes, the National Institute of Drug Abuse is one of several of the federal agency’s partners that also supports research into whether or not psilocybin could potentially work to treat substance abuse as well as mental health issues.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
And, like all products in the Oribe lineup, it’s finished with the brand’s classic Côte d'Azur scent, which has notes of sandalwood, jasmine, and bergamot.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
With just two main notes, the scent features iris padilla, a prestige note in the fragrance world.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
His team uses taxonomy — the science of naming and classifying species — to formalize new names from field notes.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Ransom notes received after the kidnapping haven’t included proof Guthrie is alive.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Other notes include the first photo of Joe Pantoliano, aka Joey Pants, as Pino Bernardi, the head of the Manhattan Mafia.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Some people were literally sitting in their rooms all night writing down notes.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
How Each Brand Scored Log Cabin Original Syrup Log Cabin fared well in our taste test with editors calling out its thinner consistency and notes of vanilla and caramel.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Jonathan Turley, a professor at George Washington University's law school and a legal analyst, notes that the court's ruling only applies in the Illinois district where it is located.
—Emily Heil The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Fleming’s sets feel like an interpretative dance-heavy trip through one person’s notes app list of intrusive thoughts.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
Yet, as Prindle notes, the guild was dealt a bad hand with no good cards to play.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
O'Herrin notes that chopping down the offending tree is not going solve your issue in the long term.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
In that vein, the studio notes that Prestige University has already used the roofscape to host lectures, games, and a flag hoisting on India's Independence Day.
—New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2026
Notaro notes that the decision was made by Gibson or Meg, but by filmmaker Ryan White and the team, who considered both the story and the timing.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 Feb. 2026
Hubert notes that the fruit has deep red to purple skin, with either bright yellow or deep red flesh, depending on the level of sunlight exposure.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
However, as the NIH notes, the National Institute of Drug Abuse is one of several of the federal agency’s partners that also supports research into whether or not psilocybin could potentially work to treat substance abuse as well as mental health issues.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Agents looked through Hylton’s cell phone and saw texts and notes about hauling the drugs to Fort Lauderdale, and an exact location in the city to offload the contraband, the complaint states.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
And, like all products in the Oribe lineup, it’s finished with the brand’s classic Côte d'Azur scent, which has notes of sandalwood, jasmine, and bergamot.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
With just two main notes, the scent features iris padilla, a prestige note in the fragrance world.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
His team uses taxonomy — the science of naming and classifying species — to formalize new names from field notes.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Ransom notes received after the kidnapping haven’t included proof Guthrie is alive.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Other notes include the first photo of Joe Pantoliano, aka Joey Pants, as Pino Bernardi, the head of the Manhattan Mafia.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Some people were literally sitting in their rooms all night writing down notes.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
How Each Brand Scored Log Cabin Original Syrup Log Cabin fared well in our taste test with editors calling out its thinner consistency and notes of vanilla and caramel.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
Verb
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In any midterm year, the president faces political headwinds when delivering State of the Union remarks.—
Averi Harper,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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At one point, after pouring her heart out, her mother (Betty Buckley) remarks that Camille has become a much better listener.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Mount Sharp records a distinct chapter of Mars' changing ancient climate.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Florida high schoolers who have behavioral health threat assessment records in their file would also have those records transferred to their higher education institution.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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On a walk through a car park in London’s Barbican Estate, on her way to the apartment of a hookup, Fedorova notices in striking detail the sound of the ventilation system, the fluorescent light patterns, and the scent of damp concrete.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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McElhaney often screens Grey Gardens for his students, and notices young women responding more and increasingly well to it as the years pass.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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The memorial, which serves as a message and carries no legal weight, also mentions the impact Boise State has.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Henrik mentions how athletes also have to be entertainers in today’s world.—
Katie Gunderman,
SELF,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Whether the cultural will follows may define the workforce — and the infrastructure — of the next generation.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Savannah State of Mind follows the lives of seven first-year students navigating the joys, challenges and complexities of college life at a historically Black college.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Iger and Schake also sent memos to staff about the change Tuesday.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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In Lower Manhattan, the Fashion Week gossip tends to circulate in voice memos and Instagram DMs.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sources on Capitol Hill, where the Judiciary Committee has oversight of Lee’s subcommittee, said the subcommittee has received a robust number of letters in support of both bidders from all quarters of the business, including stars, directors and producers.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Feb. 2026
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Peek inside to discover notes and letters from fellow travelers, and add your own story for others to read.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their cries did not fall on deaf ears.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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All of the 10 first-time nominees having debuted on the scene in the 1980s, 1990s or, as with Pink, 2000, despite the annual cries from fans of older rock bands of the ’60s and ’70s that their favorites are still overdue.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Notes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notes. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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