REMARK Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

remark 1 of 2

noun

ri-ˈmärk

Definition of remark

as in comment

a briefly expressed opinion the director made some short remarks about the new museum before officially opening the doors to visitors

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remark

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verb

as in to comment

to make a statement of one's opinion her date awkwardly remarked on the attractiveness of the background music in the restaurant

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as in to notice

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes I remarked the change in her hair color but didn't think it would be polite to say anything other than she was looking good

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Recent Examples of remark

Noun

That view was the one Vance chose to highlight as his point of disagreement, rather than several other controversial remarks Carlson has made. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026 The man called the flight attendant, who is Black, a racial slur and also shouted anti-gay remarks, according to the outlet. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Verb

Multiple people remarked with surprise and relief about the success of the coordination effort, given the Senate's reputation as a group of independent-minded legislators leading separate fiefdoms. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 While there’s no indication Prime Video is exploring a deal for the show, many at the festival later remarked the idea had not been dismissed out of hand. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remark

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remark

Noun

This story has been updated to add new information and a comment from the Department of Neighborhood and Business Services.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2026
As has been discussed in the comments, Tyra did not return as a judge after that argument with Law earlier in the season.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of comment

Verb

The six-machine launch reflects the company’s wider attempt to develop into a more comprehensive supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment rather than remaining focused on a single part of the fabrication process.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Titanium dioxide and iron oxides supply the pigment—though the former doesn’t make this a substitute for sunscreen—and light-reflecting mica keeps the finish from looking flat.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of reflect

Verb

Nope, the way van den Berg is wired, nothing else made sense but a full-launch cannonball and a hope that everyone around him might notice the splash.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Fans of the 1998 cult classic are sure to notice that Bullock’s character Sally Owens’s daughters, Kylie and Antonia, have been recast.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of notice

Noun

When a car gets flagged, the racing team gets a note (copied to the FIA) and a short window to fix it.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The high note Giuliani left office on — after mulling avenues to stay in office past the limitation — burnished his public profile with lucrative results, said his 1993 campaign press secretary Ken Frydman.

— Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of note

Verb

Missouri's confusion comes amid a spate of redistricting across the country normally seen just once a decade after each census.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
The Seahawks used that coverage on nearly 50% of its defensive snaps in the Super Bowl, the highest rate Maye saw all season.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of see

Noun

For all his reflections on loss, burnout, and a culture moving too quickly, Leane doesn’t come across as nostalgic or defeated.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
In terms of hardware, the iPhone Duo comes with Apple’s upgraded A20 Pro chip, the company’s in-house C2 cellular modem, a 48-megapixel camera, and a nanotexture finish on its display that reduces glare and reflections.

— Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of reflection

Verb

Some Cardinals players were spotted in their dugout ahead of the game sporting crooked caps, and one player incorporated a slight hat-tilting motion into his post-hit celebration.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
But back home in the 305, Brady and Earle were never spotted together again, at least in public, and talk of their possible budding situationship sputtered.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of spot

Verb

The Japanese 10-year yield rose 6 basis points on Tuesday to nudge above 3% for the first time since 1996 as investors eye fiscal pressures in the country’s upcoming budget.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
The distributor’s event film Legend of the White Dragon is eyeing $529k from limited screenings at 596 theaters.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026