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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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

Vogel has been vocal about the pair's relationship and the circumstances surrounding Panettiere's death in various interviews, after previously being criticized for her initial remarks on the actress' death. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 When asked about his stance on the merger and the antitrust suit from 12 states challenging it at a press appearance in San Francisco, the governor referenced remarks made by Bonta earlier in the week. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

Former Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver even remarked that the deserved more playing time after the first game. — Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 Mulholland remarked that she is drawn to how artist-driven the Los Angeles scene is. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remark

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remark

Noun

Hansen’s attorney, who is with the Post-Conviction Justice Project at University of Southern California Gould School of Law, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday afternoon.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Paramount had no comment on the matter from the current Rentrak board member Friday when contacted by Deadline.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of comment

Verb

The groundswell of support has been echoed by women across the nation who have seen some of their own experiences reflected in Clancy’s descriptions of her postpartum mental health struggles and difficulty navigating the system to get help.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
When people see their insights reflected in company policies, talent retention stops being a struggle and becomes an organic outcome of a supportive environment.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of reflect

Verb

Brandon Inniss said fans will notice the different ways Ohio State is getting its receivers the ball in space.

— Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The clip then shows Bader walking down the sidewalk in the shoes as onlookers can’t help but notice the bizarre footwear.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of notice

Noun

Mail and Paper Piles Leaving mail and stacks of paper on coffee tables, console tables, and end tables is distracting and causes a conflict between relaxation and productive tasks, which Lee notes are two things that don't go together.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
Bessent set up a program to sell short-term (lower rate) Treasury bills and notes and buy back long-term bonds, hoping to temper rates.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of note

Verb

Recent months have seen an expansion of Russian missile attacks all across Ukraine, as officials in Kyiv warn that Ukrainian stocks of anti-missile interceptor munitions are dangerously low and, in some cases, exhausted.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Check the offer page to see which hotels are offering the discount—you’ll be happy to see fan favorites like Disney’s Grand Floridian and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge on the list!

— Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of see

Verb

The technology, used in all Metro Nashville Public Schools, didn’t spot the weapon because the shooter wasn’t close enough to cameras for the system to get an accurate read and activate the alarm, the district said.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Both come down to spotting opportunities where others see problems, building resilience, staying curious, and taking action without being asked to.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026