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

My husband, a bookseller, often notes that most books are bad, and this may be doubly true for children’s books, whose brevity leads foolhardy would-be authors to underestimate the difficulty of their task. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 The easy chemistry translates into the competition itself, where Levine notes that the four coaches are all fiercely competitive, but without the kind of animosity that can sometimes come with fighting over artists. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026 Fisch notes that the ramp up in political ads has crowded exposure for brands, but that should clear up by the holidays. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026 The Board of Elections notes that its lookup tool is updated daily. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Figures often notes that the median individual income in Alabama is $34,000 and people struggle with access to hospitals and healthcare. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 Unfortunately, as this series notes, the federal government has failed to meaningfully address this crisis affecting families and communities across Illinois and beyond. — Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Rose notes that Laroche, a newcomer who first voted in Connecticut in 2025, does not have the long experience of Hwang, an amiable lawmaker known for his bipartisan outreach in the legislature for the past 18 years. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026 Liu notes that a key breakthrough for Mobilio was its performance on a standard smartphone, rather than relying expensive and inaccessible specialty devices with faster processors and greater memory. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

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Autocallable ETFs generally use a portfolio of these notes, but the structure can vary from one fund family to the next. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026 The speaker was capable of producing some pretty deep bass and hit all the bass notes that play throughout much of the verse and chorus, except for the very lowest note. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026 When Kate underwent bariatric surgery and lost a significant amount of weight, her clinical notes became optimistic. — Jennifer Silva, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026 The electro-pop track showcases the members vocal strengths, from hard-hitting raps to syrupy, soaring high notes — all of which are united with groovy, metallic production and making for a high-energy addition to its set. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026 There was stuff everywhere, decades of sketches and notes and Post-its. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026 Investigators said the notes contained distinctive writing patterns and asked anyone who recognized the style to contact authorities. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 The candle, one of six offered by Xinú in addition to its range of eaux de parfum and body care products, is infused with notes of lime, cedarwood, tuberose and moss. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026 The manuscript also has numerous other scribbles and notes, especially jottings of names of people in medieval times who stopped by to see the massive book and its Devil. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes

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Davis’s letter follows a separate ethics complaint filed by a conservative watchdog group to the Senate Select Committee on Ethics over Slotkin’s University of Chicago remarks, first reported by the Washington Examiner on Tuesday.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
The nylon backpack from 1984, also on display, is still in stores today, remarks Guerra.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of remarks

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As for why, Guichelaar cited past court rulings in the Netherlands that sided with user privacy over entertainment companies' copyright infringement notices to alleged offenders.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
If There Are Basic Bedside Essentials Joyner also notices whether or not the bedside table in the guest room is equipped with a few basics.

— Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of notices

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Edison mentions an abusive boyfriend of Leonora’s, and there is one scene, set at a public park, where some of Arlo’s suppressed trauma flares violently into the open.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
When Lee mentions Nathan Spence was meant to attend the program, Jed barely flinches, expressing sympathy for the boy’s confused and grieving mother.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of mentions

Verb

The story follows two middle-aged people revisiting a relationship from more than two decades earlier, exploring regret and the possibility of moving on.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
For the Omaha Beach landing and the war that follows, Kaminski set out to make combat look like frontline footage rather than a Hollywood spectacle.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of follows

Noun

Most of Mack’s official correspondence in his new job – which includes speeches, letters and memos — has likely been written by AI, according to a Miami Herald analysis using the company Pangram’s AI writing detection software.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
The league issued memos to its sportsbooks partners and all 30 teams restricting bets that are easy for an individual player to manipulate.

— Josh Appel, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of memos

Noun

The Zaha Hadid Foundation encompasses 300,000 objects from the late architect’s life, from paintings, architectural models, sketchbooks, letters and even her wardrobe (which includes Comme des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto pieces).

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026
But his wartime service comes at an emotional price as Stewart becomes tormented by the loss of many of the men under his command and must tackle the duty of writing condolence letters to their families.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026