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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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

This all sounds exhausting, but most inhabitants love it, Specht notes, especially compared with the chaos of nearby Miami. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Lee notes that Microsoft, for example, has taken steps to lessen its near-term accounting obligations by extending depreciation schedules. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 Appearing to be working without cue cards, Roker notes that his explanation was a bit redundant. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 Schools have eliminated more than 100 women's and Olympic sports teams since 2023, Cantwell's report notes. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026 The 2024 report notes that rates for some insurance had increased. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 And Krutsinger notes that nyjer seeds need extra protection from moisture—even small amounts of humidity can cause clumping or spoilage. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 At the same time, as the Burke Museum notes, the low-lying forests of nut and beech trees the birds depended on were cleared for farmland as settlement spread west. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 Romanoff also notes that Gen Z was the first generation to have been born with early exposure to modern technology. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Noun

Real people such as East German Ambassador Kurt Krüger and VERIFIED GDR deeds in Afghanistan are cited in the source notes. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 As Che notes, the crowd is not fully on board, at least not as things get underway. — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026 The Phlur Vanilla Skin Body Oil smells cozy yet sophisticated, with balanced notes of pink pepper, sandalwood, and soft florals. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 Reducing Burnout With An AI-Powered Therapy Scribe Therapists across behavioral health, physical therapy and occupational therapy sectors often spend hours after sessions writing notes. — Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Here’s a little bit of what those analysts said in recent notes to clients. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 Ground sage rounds out the smokiness of the pork with herbaceous, woodsy notes. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 There are noticeable notes of brown sugar, molasses, honey, and toasted almond that kick off the palate, along with a cabinet full of baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026 These ankle boots have a chunky lug sole that the brand notes is primed for walking, even in the rain or snow. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes

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The ministry’s statement was responding to remarks Costa Rican Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar Rivera made in an interview with the Herald.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Overnight, Sheeran did finally address the fallout from Macklemore being dropped from his tour over the support act’s pro-Palestine onstage remarks.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of remarks

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The country of about 62 million people records roughly 60 murders a day, among the highest rates globally.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
On the federal election level, Richard Uihlein has already donated more than $35 million to the conservative group Restoration of America PAC, according to Federal Election Commission records.

— Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of records

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Another notices a client’s life changing earlier and shows up before the client thinks to reach out.

— Lital Marom, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The graffiti multiplies until no one notices the restroom itself is falling apart, until municipal officials arrive on the scene.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of notices

Verb

The second a Verizon worker mentions adding a screen protector, my blood boils.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
While there, McConaughey’s mother, Ma Mac (Holland Taylor) casually mentions there’s a chance the friends could actually be half-brothers.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of mentions

Verb

The story follows a Chinese chef in a fictional Middle Eastern city who transforms his restaurant into a sanctuary for local orphans and civilians amid regional armed conflict.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Taylor Swift follows right behind Madonna with 11 nominations tonight.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of follows

Noun

Internal memos from a trade organization potentially impacted by California’s single use plastic law reveals a coordinated push to dismantle the landmark legislation by stoking anxiety over affordability and living costs.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
The village has one of the strictest memos of understanding with the sheriff’s department regarding the use of Flock cameras, Schaller said.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of memos

Noun

Among Boutte’s belongings, law enforcement allegedly found $1,624 in cash, 141 gift cards, letters addressed to other people and almost 1,700 stamps on rolls and sheets.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
The administration went on to detail letters sent to each outlet that provided examples of such reporting.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of letters

Noun

Lacking life detection equipment, the workers strained to hear their cries.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Each year on the night of September 15, Mexico’s president reenacts the famous grito from the National Palace in Mexico City, ringing the exact same bell Hidalgo did and leading the crowd in cries honoring the heroes of independence.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026