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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4
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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4
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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5
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, 7 Oct. 2025
That’s why the AMD announcement may have been significant, but not exactly surprising — OpenAI has been diversifying its supply of chips for a while, notes Ben Barringer, global technology analyst at Quilter Cheviot.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
While Rachel going home was a worst-case scenario for both the people who make and watch Big Brother, Grodner notes that the stakes are what make the show.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
More than 2,000 shoppers have purchased them in the past month alone, and Amazon even notes that these pants have a low return rate, which means shoppers are more likely to keep them than similar pairs.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The affidavit notes that Adair turned himself in on misdemeanor traffic warrants.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Improved performance could allow translators to offset the lower cost-per-word by translating higher volumes of text, though Kutylowski notes that AI tools are allowing some businesses to bring translation in-house rather than outsourcing to professionals.
—Harry Booth, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
The same notes state that Kaufman also suggested reclassifying the warrants and related proceedings as confidential.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Drip irrigation is often considered the most efficient option, but Holmes notes this system involves introducing a lot more plastic into your landscape.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Bubbly and bright like Glinda, her fragrance includes notes of pink sparkle apple, blush nectarine, and pink pepper, for a charming gourmand scent.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Seventeen years is pretty old for a bourbon, but in this case the whiskey is not overtaken by bitter tannic oak notes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Outside of that window, from mid-October through April, many resorts close for the season, Kadaster notes.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
People will start getting -- literally getting their notes about their healthcare premiums going up in a matter of days.
—ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025
Warm and toasty notes of butter pecan make this quick bread inviting and cozy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The rose and jasmine in Idôle bring out the floral notes in Chalet while that clean musk keeps everything from getting too heavy.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
As of Wednesday, there were no notes posted at the stores indicating whether the situation might be temporary.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
How to prevent or treat eczema While eczema isn’t usually curable, Portela notes that some children outgrow it by age 5 or 6.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
That’s why the AMD announcement may have been significant, but not exactly surprising — OpenAI has been diversifying its supply of chips for a while, notes Ben Barringer, global technology analyst at Quilter Cheviot.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
While Rachel going home was a worst-case scenario for both the people who make and watch Big Brother, Grodner notes that the stakes are what make the show.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
More than 2,000 shoppers have purchased them in the past month alone, and Amazon even notes that these pants have a low return rate, which means shoppers are more likely to keep them than similar pairs.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The affidavit notes that Adair turned himself in on misdemeanor traffic warrants.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Improved performance could allow translators to offset the lower cost-per-word by translating higher volumes of text, though Kutylowski notes that AI tools are allowing some businesses to bring translation in-house rather than outsourcing to professionals.
—Harry Booth, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
The same notes state that Kaufman also suggested reclassifying the warrants and related proceedings as confidential.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Drip irrigation is often considered the most efficient option, but Holmes notes this system involves introducing a lot more plastic into your landscape.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
It's not meant as a compliment, Unscramblerer notes, as it's often deployed in cyberbullying.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Bubbly and bright like Glinda, her fragrance includes notes of pink sparkle apple, blush nectarine, and pink pepper, for a charming gourmand scent.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Seventeen years is pretty old for a bourbon, but in this case the whiskey is not overtaken by bitter tannic oak notes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Outside of that window, from mid-October through April, many resorts close for the season, Kadaster notes.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
People will start getting -- literally getting their notes about their healthcare premiums going up in a matter of days.
—ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025
Warm and toasty notes of butter pecan make this quick bread inviting and cozy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The rose and jasmine in Idôle bring out the floral notes in Chalet while that clean musk keeps everything from getting too heavy.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
As of Wednesday, there were no notes posted at the stores indicating whether the situation might be temporary.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
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Reese's latest podcast remarks about her merchandise sales arrive not long after Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier dropped a lengthy and bold statement about the WNBA, calling out the leadership and particularly exposing the league's commissioner.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The broadcasting giants refused to air the first few episodes of the talk show's return despite Disney and ABC ending Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, following remarks the late-show host made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The temperature is the actual air reading — what a thermometer records in the shade.—
Brandi D. Addison,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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What the numbers show From 2000 to 2024, the dataset records 379 incidents and 487 deaths at religious congregations and religious community centers.—
James Densley,
The Conversation,
1 Oct. 2025
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At the end of their version of Cinderella, the tragic stepsisters cut off the backs of their heels to try to fit into the glass slipper; the prince only notices the deception when their stockings fill with blood.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The affidavit mentions that police obtained a search warrant to collect Sanchez’s phone and clothes from the hospital.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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As a professional organizer, my ears perk up anytime someone mentions the words ‘declutter’, ‘organize’, or ‘tidy,' in a conversation about productivity.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The MagellanTV takeover follows Blue Ant listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange in August through a reverse takeover of Boat Rocker Media.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The process also follows Evers' preference for the commission to review the data before deciding what road work should be prioritized.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In their new poetry collections, Peter Balakian’s elliptical notations let his images speak for themselves while Angie Estes’s concentration reveals a rapturous virtuosity.—
Ange Mlinko,
The New York Review of Books,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Over two decades after Joplin's passing, Laura opened up about her childhood and relationship with the vocalist in her 1992 book Love, Janis, which contained letters the singer had sent home.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, Amazon heard my cries and slashed prices on its most popular cozy knits ahead of its fall Prime Day extravaganza, which kicks off on Tuesday, October 7.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Their cries could indicate the pack is hurt or in trouble.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Notes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notes. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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