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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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
Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Bateman also notes that even online vintage sourcing isn’t exempt from some inflated pricing.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Thompson, who’s had his head and hands (specifically his palm) tattooed, notes that these spots were painful for him too.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
Getty Skybrary notes that a compressor stall can be either a transient issue that resolves itself or a sustained malfunction that requires immediate pilot intervention.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The analysis from Du’s team notes that the convergence of falling policy rates and accelerating inflation is exceedingly rare, occurring just 16% of the time since 1973.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
The Sleep Foundation notes these relaxation practices decrease sympathetic activity and activate parasympathetic pathways.
—Allison Palmer
august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Travelers who don’t want to participate in EPP must notify a CBP officer and instead follow the standard entry process, the agency notes.
—Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The botanical gardens have signs about the snakes and the gardens’ website notes a commitment to restoring and protecting their habitat.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Plaza was later reprimanded by showrunner Michael Schur for taking the notes.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Cyberpunk tries to do all its updates in an in-universe tone, even its patch notes, and that may be the case here too.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Thousands of people lined the streets outside Buckingham Palace, leaving notes, flowers and mementos in honor of Diana's life.
—Stephanie Kaloi, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But a smaller percentage go into fine flavor chocolate, which has a baseline chocolate flavor laced with a complex range of other notes.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2025
That pattern is familiar, Ansfield notes.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
These days, pistolettes are on the menu everywhere from Caesar's (thanks to executive chef Paul Robert, who was born and raised in Louisiana) and the Original Pierre Maspero’s to Steamboat Bill’s and supermarkets like Billy’s Boudin & Cracklins, D’Addono notes.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
The report notes that 50 charter schools closed in the first half of 2025.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Bateman also notes that even online vintage sourcing isn’t exempt from some inflated pricing.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Thompson, who’s had his head and hands (specifically his palm) tattooed, notes that these spots were painful for him too.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
Getty Skybrary notes that a compressor stall can be either a transient issue that resolves itself or a sustained malfunction that requires immediate pilot intervention.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The analysis from Du’s team notes that the convergence of falling policy rates and accelerating inflation is exceedingly rare, occurring just 16% of the time since 1973.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
The Sleep Foundation notes these relaxation practices decrease sympathetic activity and activate parasympathetic pathways.
—Allison Palmer
august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Travelers who don’t want to participate in EPP must notify a CBP officer and instead follow the standard entry process, the agency notes.
—Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The botanical gardens have signs about the snakes and the gardens’ website notes a commitment to restoring and protecting their habitat.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Temple Oud, Cécred’s signature fragrance that lingers with notes of oud, sandalwood, and night-blooming jasmine.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Plaza was later reprimanded by showrunner Michael Schur for taking the notes.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Cyberpunk tries to do all its updates in an in-universe tone, even its patch notes, and that may be the case here too.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Thousands of people lined the streets outside Buckingham Palace, leaving notes, flowers and mementos in honor of Diana's life.
—Stephanie Kaloi, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But a smaller percentage go into fine flavor chocolate, which has a baseline chocolate flavor laced with a complex range of other notes.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2025
That pattern is familiar, Ansfield notes.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
These days, pistolettes are on the menu everywhere from Caesar's (thanks to executive chef Paul Robert, who was born and raised in Louisiana) and the Original Pierre Maspero’s to Steamboat Bill’s and supermarkets like Billy’s Boudin & Cracklins, D’Addono notes.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
Verb
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As the announcer remarks upon how the normally meticulous and unflappable Haines is playing with an uncommon aggression, Hitchcock’s urgent camerawork and rapid cuts show Guy, pressed for time and needing to make a hasty exit, playing at a pace that would give Rafael Nadal an aneurysm.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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This echoes remarks his envoy Steve Witkoff made after the latest round of talks collapsed, slamming Hamas as uncoordinated and not acting in good faith and saying the US would explore alternative options to secure hostage release and stabilize Gaza.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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The corridor records more than 540,000 commuter trips on eight railroads and 50,000 on Amtrak’s intercity services each day, according to the Coalition for the Northeast Corridor.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Maverick Nichols also allegedly performed sexl acts in front of the victim, court records state.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Looking at the sky, the narrator notices that the stars seem unusually close.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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If an owner notices their dog going after grass, be on the lookout for underlying illnesses.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Mainstream news coverage of Burning Man invariably mentions the Orgy Dome, held inside a cavernous tent-like structure that features both mattresses and air conditioning for participants who are age-screened and provide explicit consent.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Cost-cutting was one explanation for this change, but the story also mentions that Starbucks doesn’t need these plants running every day to meet current demand.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The recent call for help follows a similar incident in May.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The campaign narrative follows Wood through her daily routine in New York City, underscoring how lingerie can serve as a versatile component of everyday dressing.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company expects to mail more letters letting drivers know when the final fix is available, likely in April 2026.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Including the five-inch-thick letters, the signs will be 12 inches thick, down from the normal 15 inches for Olive Garden, Mikel said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Russia celebrates, Ukraine cries, and the United States of America is diminished.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Aug. 2025
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The reflection on language, image and sound also unfolds in the evolution of the voice-over, which turns into children’s cries, folk songs passed down from mother to child, and accounts of violence and sacrifice spoken tenderly.—
Cátia Rodrigues,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So far, the House and Senate have each only passed two appropriations bills through their respective chambers – though the lower chamber has pushed nine bills out of committee and the Senate has managed to clear eight of its bills from committee.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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For example, anecdotal evidence from the UNC Tax Center discusses that when the State of Washington proposed a wealth tax on billionaires, the few wealthy people this tax would have applied to chose to flee the state rather than face the higher bills.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Notes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notes. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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