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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
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
The report notes that a big increase in supply is pummeling the south and west.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
However, dry whole flaxseeds can be hard to digest, potentially causing bloating and digestive discomfort, notes Salazar.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Smith Hong also notes that Gateway Gardens curator Jason Holmes made a point of choosing plants that won't obstruct the view of Duke Chapel's iconic Gothic tower.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Page Six notes that Swift and Kelce would join celebrity couples Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, and Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber in tying the knot in the city that never sleeps.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Andersen suggests complementing these with ground-covering plants to create a more layered and three-dimensional expression, and notes that the overall expression doesn't need to feel overly polished.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Consumer Reports notes those are adequate every 2–3 years for healthy adults.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Game notes Rangers bats struggled for most of Saturday’s game with only four hits in the game but rallied and had runners on the corners with two outs in the ninth inning and Evan Carter up to bat.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Inside his midtown store, digging for the perfect disc is like a scavenger hunt, where the prize hits all the right notes.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The Aire Sutileza Elixir is floral, fresh and earthy, featuring notes of pear, lemon, jasmine sambac, vetiver, sandalwood and musk.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In early models the operator pedaled a treadle that pushed air through the perforations, triggering the notes.
—Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
The government is able to offset its gaping deficit by issuing Treasury securities, including bonds, bills, and notes, which are then purchased by a wide range of investors including foreign governments and pension funds.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
As Forbes notes, this was a strategic move because Florida is one of ALDI's fastest-growing regions in the United States.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
For its part, the governor’s office notes that Elwood wasn’t required to shutter for another three-plus years.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
This is owing to the high pitch of the notes, the tension of the strings, and the small body of the instrument.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Brandy Monk-Payton, a professor of communication and media studies at Fordham University and contributor to the book Watching While Black Rebooted, notes that Hollywood seemingly needs to be continually reminded of the buying power of underrepresented groups.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
The report notes that a big increase in supply is pummeling the south and west.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
However, dry whole flaxseeds can be hard to digest, potentially causing bloating and digestive discomfort, notes Salazar.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Smith Hong also notes that Gateway Gardens curator Jason Holmes made a point of choosing plants that won't obstruct the view of Duke Chapel's iconic Gothic tower.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Page Six notes that Swift and Kelce would join celebrity couples Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, and Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber in tying the knot in the city that never sleeps.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Andersen suggests complementing these with ground-covering plants to create a more layered and three-dimensional expression, and notes that the overall expression doesn't need to feel overly polished.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Consumer Reports notes those are adequate every 2–3 years for healthy adults.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Game notes Rangers bats struggled for most of Saturday’s game with only four hits in the game but rallied and had runners on the corners with two outs in the ninth inning and Evan Carter up to bat.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Soft and spongy, this vibrant yellow cake is pleasantly sweet, with notes of fragrant lemon.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Inside his midtown store, digging for the perfect disc is like a scavenger hunt, where the prize hits all the right notes.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The Aire Sutileza Elixir is floral, fresh and earthy, featuring notes of pear, lemon, jasmine sambac, vetiver, sandalwood and musk.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In early models the operator pedaled a treadle that pushed air through the perforations, triggering the notes.
—Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
The government is able to offset its gaping deficit by issuing Treasury securities, including bonds, bills, and notes, which are then purchased by a wide range of investors including foreign governments and pension funds.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
As Forbes notes, this was a strategic move because Florida is one of ALDI's fastest-growing regions in the United States.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
For its part, the governor’s office notes that Elwood wasn’t required to shutter for another three-plus years.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
This is owing to the high pitch of the notes, the tension of the strings, and the small body of the instrument.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
Verb
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In his Tuesday remarks, DeSantis noted legislators have also not completed the budget for the next fiscal year, which could eventually be combined with the redistricting efforts.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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There will be a dinner, remarks from longtime staff members and a campfire program.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the case of Redscroll Records in Wallingford, one of the biggest record stores in the state, this year there are 361 sought after titles (mostly records with a handful of CDs), said Rick Sinkiewicz, who owns the store with business partner Josh Carlson.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pritzker, a billionaire Hyatt Hotels heir seeking a rare third term as governor in November and eyeing a bid for the White House in 2028, made two contributions to Illinois Future PAC totaling $5 million in late February and early March, according to Federal Election Commission records.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So Mom clears them out, taking them to a nearby nature preserve and natural-history museum, where the sharp-eyed Sasha notices the teen-age Jeremy stealing a souvenir keychain from a rotating rack.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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What’s coming next may simply be the part that everyone finally notices.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As Duncan mentions, the questions emerging from who wasn’t at Flanders will be almost as interesting as those who were, from the perspective of the women’s race too.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The privacy policy mentions overseas data storage Look for where your data is stored and how long it is kept.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The evaluation follows a forensic audit completed in March 2025 that identified a $7 million fund involving insurance rebates, according to RSCCD Board President Phillip Yarbrough.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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But that requires that a meaningful remedy follows the liability.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While looking through some 1940s Vought memos, Mother’s Milk manages to discover Fort Harmony, the hospital with a classified facility where V-One was tested.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Annotations and memos marking up the margins are a Lascaux-like history of his thoughts and experiments.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Similar letters from the governor have also been sent to the cities of Houston and Austin.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This month, 100,000 New York families are sorting through financial aid letters, trying to figure out how to cover college tuition bills due this fall.—
Drew Warshaw,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That, of course, and the occasional ghostly presences, unsettling cries, and blood dripping from the ceiling.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Two hikers who heard her cries rushed in and called 911.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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