as in comments
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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1
as in reflects
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 notices
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 remarks
Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
In the last 10 years, a number of American generals made sensational remarks on when the Chinese mainland might launch attacks on Taiwan.
—Zhou Bo, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Many users found her remarks to be in bad taste, particularly since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Rahquel Purcell, Chief Transformation Officer, North America at L’Oréal Groupe, delivered keynote remarks that set the tone for the spirit of the day.
—Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
His remarks were in response to a reporter’s question, not in a statement.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
By the time Trump made those remarks, Giuffre had died after what her family described as a suicide.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Vance, who served with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing as a combat correspondent and deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, is expected to deliver remarks, along with the other visiting military leaders.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump took note in recent remarks from the Oval Office.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
As Preferred Hotels & Resorts CEO Lindsey Ueberroth remarks, the initiative draws on insights from the brand’s 2025 Luxury Travel Report, which showed that most affluent travelers crave once-in-a-lifetime moments, particularly experiential travel curated by insiders.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Cantwell, the lead sponsor of the Democratic college sports reform bill called the SAFE Act, followed up on Friday by memorializing her Knight Commission remarks in a letter sent to each of the Big Ten school presidents, warning them away from the temptation of Wall Street.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The White House and Johnson did not immediately respond to The Bee’s request for comment on Newsom’s Wednesday remarks.
—Chaewon Chung
updated October 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Newsom has gone after Trump in recent weeks on a host of topics, including the president’s weight and climate change remarks.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
The broadcasting giants refused to air the first few episodes of the talk show's return despite Disney and ABC ending Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, following remarks the late-show host made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
If that group travels together and delivers in-person remarks, the Charlie Kirk memorial would seem a rare event that doesn’t involve another head of state, living or dead.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
After Dowd’s remarks, MSNBC immediately came under intense criticism on social media.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
The family of late 74-year-old Lorna England provided the emotional remarks at the end of a government inquest into the Exeter, England, woman’s murder, which was officially ruled unlawful this week, according to ITV, The Guardian, and local Devon Live.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
In the last 10 years, a number of American generals made sensational remarks on when the Chinese mainland might launch attacks on Taiwan.
—Zhou Bo, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Many users found her remarks to be in bad taste, particularly since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Rahquel Purcell, Chief Transformation Officer, North America at L’Oréal Groupe, delivered keynote remarks that set the tone for the spirit of the day.
—Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
His remarks were in response to a reporter’s question, not in a statement.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
By the time Trump made those remarks, Giuffre had died after what her family described as a suicide.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Vance, who served with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing as a combat correspondent and deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, is expected to deliver remarks, along with the other visiting military leaders.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump took note in recent remarks from the Oval Office.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
When reached for comment, the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong referred Newsweek to remarks that then-Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya—who left the role on October 21—made last week.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
As Preferred Hotels & Resorts CEO Lindsey Ueberroth remarks, the initiative draws on insights from the brand’s 2025 Luxury Travel Report, which showed that most affluent travelers crave once-in-a-lifetime moments, particularly experiential travel curated by insiders.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Cantwell, the lead sponsor of the Democratic college sports reform bill called the SAFE Act, followed up on Friday by memorializing her Knight Commission remarks in a letter sent to each of the Big Ten school presidents, warning them away from the temptation of Wall Street.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The White House and Johnson did not immediately respond to The Bee’s request for comment on Newsom’s Wednesday remarks.
—Chaewon Chung
updated October 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Newsom has gone after Trump in recent weeks on a host of topics, including the president’s weight and climate change remarks.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
The broadcasting giants refused to air the first few episodes of the talk show's return despite Disney and ABC ending Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, following remarks the late-show host made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
If that group travels together and delivers in-person remarks, the Charlie Kirk memorial would seem a rare event that doesn’t involve another head of state, living or dead.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
After Dowd’s remarks, MSNBC immediately came under intense criticism on social media.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarks
Noun
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Toward the end of the 2025 WNBA season in September, Reese prompted backlash for comments made to a Chicago Tribune reporter, in which the star called out her team for a last-place finish and 10-34 record.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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To their credit, the Young Republicans organization issued a strong denouncement of the comments, although I was horrified by reading the online responses to it.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By varying their size and arrangement, the researchers can fine-tune how light reflects, creating red, green, and blue hues.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Job growth is one reason why Miami Association of Realtors Chief Economist Gay Cororaton said regional housing price growth reflects strong economic fundamentals.—
Tom Hudson,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Messages posing as highway-toll, postal-fee or delivery notices direct recipients to fake payment sites.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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According to Wolff, not everyone who stops by for coffee notices them or chooses to engage, but many do.—
Diana Hubbell,
Saveur,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are even some savory notes that pop, like sweet and sour barbecue and a bit of umami soy sauce, but these are evened out by sweeter and spicier flavors like vanilla, black pepper, and honey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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To finish, Giannetos spritzed Moore’s hair with the Parfums de Marly Valaya Hair Mist, a delicate fragrance with notes of bergamot, mandarin, and white peach.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If the Phillies end up losing Schwarber to free agency, bringing in an All-Star like Tucker long term would be a great addition as the team eyes a return to the playoffs next season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Pozzo also eyes a reprise of collaborations, which over the years have seen Wolford partnering with brands such as Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Missoni, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Adidas, GCDS and Sergio Rossi, to cite a few.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Take the quiz here … SECONDHAND SECRETS – Bargain hunter spots potential medieval treasures at thrift shop for $30.—
,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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On his daily jog, Donald spots Lee heading to his car, stopping to scratch his back on the flagstone façade of Donald’s mistress’s house, right on schedule.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Rest is Football is part of a recent trend in football coverage which sees ex-players turned pundits — such as Gary Neville, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards — being very open about their continuing allegiances to former clubs.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The new real estate series sees the Scott twins help wary buyers grapple with commitment issues to possibly make the biggest purchase of their lives.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At 43, Vaccarello regards himself—proudly—as a designer of the old school.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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That was a great new whiskey, but Woodford Reserve’s version, while different in may regards, is also quite good.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Remarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remarks. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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