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Recent Examples of footnote
But looking back, Martin doesn’t see her time here as a detour or a footnote.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Almost four centuries later still, Maggie O’Farrell was studying Hamlet at school and learned of the boy Hamnet, whose life has been little more than a footnote in his father’s biography.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
But the captivating details of Carla’s life threaten to reduce it to a footnote.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Amid such a tumult of exertion and indulgence, the art of directing may seem like an afterthought or a footnote to the sheer volume of creative work that occurs even when the camera isn’t rolling.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Almost four centuries later still, Maggie O’Farrell was studying Hamlet at school and learned of the boy Hamnet, whose life has been little more than a footnote in his father’s biography.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
But the captivating details of Carla’s life threaten to reduce it to a footnote.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Amid such a tumult of exertion and indulgence, the art of directing may seem like an afterthought or a footnote to the sheer volume of creative work that occurs even when the camera isn’t rolling.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footnote
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The freedom of movement remark was likely in reference to Israel's military occupation of a buffer zone across southern Lebanon.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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For reference, roughly 60 percent of global textile production relies on polyester and other synthetic fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In December of 2025, Fowlie shared a missing person flier on Instagram and said in the caption that Downer had been missing and the family was concerned for her safety.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Include the hashtags #CoorsCelebration, #Sweepstakes and #Coorslight in the caption.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Press materials that accompany the album note that Auerbach’s father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2025 and is being cared for in Auerbach’s Nashville home.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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The World Bank estimated that an extended disruption could drive energy prices up by almost a quarter compared to 2025; the strait cannot quickly be replaced, Morningstar analysts warned in a note to clients.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Below is a map of the affected states: The FDA alert has a chart with corresponding item numbers, product descriptions, as well as UPC and lot numbers for customers to cross-reference.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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This will allow users to search and cross-reference the texts from anywhere in the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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Bo Erickson | Reuters A source who was attending the event, and was briefed by Secret Service after the shooting, told CNBC’s Eamon Javers that a man with a shotgun had approached metal detectors and was shot by Secret Service agents.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2026
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David Rubenstein, principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles, was also among the guests, sources told Candy Woodall of Spotlight on Maryland.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Footnote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footnote. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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