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

The researchers accounted for confounding factors such as age, race, history of hypertension and other traits, notes Jacob Shaw, a study co-author and psychiatry resident at Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 Leaders As 'Hope-Givers' Gallup describes hope as the idea that the future can be brighter than today and notes that people have the power to help make that happen. — Charles E. Owubah, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The coalition also notes the building has had impacts beyond its role as part of Dallas' civic function. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Artnews notes that enrollment has declined by 34 percent over the past seven years. — News Desk, Artforum, 12 Aug. 2026 Nationally, as of Tuesday, the CDC had reported 13,895 cases of the illness since May 1, resulting in 740 hospitalizations, although the agency notes state counts may exceed its own numbers. — Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2026 PitchBook notes that, on secondary trading platform Forge, startups that have raised this year or last were trading at a median discount of zero to 5%. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 The court’s judgment notes that he was served via email and Instagram direct message. — Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 The research also notes potential negative effects on other species such as birds. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Noun

Reddington challenged Tufts on her qualifications and experience, her use of telemedicine, her many prescriptions and her notes. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 Only about 20% of European households have air conditioning, for example, compared with 76% in North America, Swiss Re Institute notes. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 The family received multiple ransom notes, but no proof of life. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026 He is accused of submitting fraudulent doctor's notes to obtain sick leave pay on five occasions. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 The sub-bass notes are especially full, putting me right into that club vibe, though this comes at the expense of the upper bass range. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Costa notes gummies are also more likely to provide less accurate vitamin amounts because many ingredients are less stable in gummy form than in other supplement formats. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026 Teachers appreciate early notes about medical needs, family changes, sleep struggles, sensory sensitivities or other concerns that could affect your child’s adjustment to school. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes

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Nathan Hochman faces backlash after charging an LAPD officer who recorded colleagues’ racist remarks.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
As the activist Assata Olugbala Shakur remarks, the chains of oppression can be broken with love, support, and care, and the Black radical imagination cannot be quelled even when our lives are on the line.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

Definition of remarks

Verb

All this while Rollins was being paid $190,999 as DA, state Comptroller payroll records state.

— Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
Instead of producing lengthy episodes, the firm records short interview-style conversations addressing common legal questions and shares them as bite-sized videos across digital platforms.

— Julio Cesar Gomez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of records

Verb

Someone mentions that a department is expanding or offer to refer you for a job with their organization.

— Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Girl Group also mentions Ary as a must-see artist, as well as the band Three40Four and singer-songwriters Elia and Ea Othilde.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of mentions

Noun

That requires dialogue, especially during difficult times, a fearlessness to confront rather than cower, and in-person meetings not memos.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Their joint press release said the companies had signed memos of understanding, with no reference to any contracts.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of memos

Noun

Menin added in her letters to the platforms that the council is investigating whether such advertising strategies are used by other prediction market companies.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
The likes of Disney and Netflix sent ByteDance cease-and-desist letters after titles including Stranger Things and The Avengers were being ripped off.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of letters

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Witness accounts describe chaotic scene In the video, as many as five officers can be seen, and shrieks, screams, and cries are heard.

— Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
For all its characteristic restraint and formal diligence, Killing Spree is a book that wants to make noise, to cut through the dead air with cries of grief and rage, undoing our own savage torpor.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026