1
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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2
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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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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5
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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Recent Examples of notes
Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards Barron’s notes the last time Walmart had a bigger market cap than Berkshire was in April 2013.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
The editorial correctly notes that municipalities will still be able to move encampments under HB1429.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
There is also a 3-D head-up display, which, Missoni notes, works with the Panoramic iDrive to help keep drivers’ eyes on the road ahead.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
The report notes that Californians also pay 11% more than the national average for groceries, 40% more for gas and 61% more for utilities.
—Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The after-action report notes that at one time, as officers were responding to Lussier's concerns in early 2023, there were nearly 100 similar cases in a growing backlog.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Padilla notes that this phenomenon can be seen with other GI conditions as well, including colon cancer.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The report notes that a big increase in supply is pummeling the south and west.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Once the jumbotron came around, fans no longer needed to check their notes to see how each hitter had done in their previous at-bats or if a no-hitter remained alive.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Employers are reluctant to hire people and workers are reluctant to leave their jobs—but that isn’t generating mass joblessness, according to recent notes from Piper Sandler, Jefferies, and Pantheon (which supplied the above chart).
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The singer slowed down the track a bit by adding an acoustic guitar, a pedal steel guitar, and switching out the eerie flute notes for a piano.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Police believe most of the ransom notes received were fake.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Apr. 2026
Then, check for a support timeline, the date of the most recent firmware update or any notes saying the product is no longer supported.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
According to her notes, this was in 2002, when Horner would have been 10 or 11 years old.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Soft and spongy, this vibrant yellow cake is pleasantly sweet, with notes of fragrant lemon.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
The question of who took the tip jar is a whodunnit in a coffee shop, as the narrator notes.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards Barron’s notes the last time Walmart had a bigger market cap than Berkshire was in April 2013.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
The editorial correctly notes that municipalities will still be able to move encampments under HB1429.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
There is also a 3-D head-up display, which, Missoni notes, works with the Panoramic iDrive to help keep drivers’ eyes on the road ahead.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
The report notes that Californians also pay 11% more than the national average for groceries, 40% more for gas and 61% more for utilities.
—Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The after-action report notes that at one time, as officers were responding to Lussier's concerns in early 2023, there were nearly 100 similar cases in a growing backlog.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Padilla notes that this phenomenon can be seen with other GI conditions as well, including colon cancer.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The report notes that a big increase in supply is pummeling the south and west.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
On set, the assistant director translated the notes, and within seconds the cast had launched into another take.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Once the jumbotron came around, fans no longer needed to check their notes to see how each hitter had done in their previous at-bats or if a no-hitter remained alive.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Employers are reluctant to hire people and workers are reluctant to leave their jobs—but that isn’t generating mass joblessness, according to recent notes from Piper Sandler, Jefferies, and Pantheon (which supplied the above chart).
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The singer slowed down the track a bit by adding an acoustic guitar, a pedal steel guitar, and switching out the eerie flute notes for a piano.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Police believe most of the ransom notes received were fake.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Apr. 2026
Then, check for a support timeline, the date of the most recent firmware update or any notes saying the product is no longer supported.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
According to her notes, this was in 2002, when Horner would have been 10 or 11 years old.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Soft and spongy, this vibrant yellow cake is pleasantly sweet, with notes of fragrant lemon.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
Verb
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But Pimlott also remarks that Elizabeth was not especially interested in clothes for their own sake.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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In his Tuesday remarks, DeSantis noted legislators have also not completed the budget for the next fiscal year, which could eventually be combined with the redistricting efforts.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Successive teams leave plaques and badges on a wall that records their passage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The film not only records this injustice but also illustrates the possibility of friendship across divides, delivering a poignant exploration of the occupation.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the bear notices you, slowly back away while facing the bear.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Darren Staples/Getty Images This is a weekly column where Jon Mackenzie notices something from one of the weekend fixtures in the Premier League.—
Jon Mackenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jeff mentions at the challenge that this is Jimmy Fallon’s idea.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit also mentions the August 2025 increases for the original Switch console, which ranged from $30 to $50 depending on the model.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Choose one interaction to handle with calm and clarity today, and let that set a steadier tone for everything that follows.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale follows improvements already made among the competition, such as Aston Martin’s 717 hp DBX S and Bentley’s latest Bentayga Speed—the latter now capable of drifting.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The key question for the AI era is whether cheaper legal memos, financial models, and consulting decks will similarly unlock dormant, unmet demand at scale—or whether most of that demand was already being served, and AI is simply doing the same work with fewer people.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Albritton sent multiple memos to senators reminding them of Florida’s state constitutional limits on redistricting and the requirement that it not be done as a blatantly partisan act.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 1933, a writer for this magazine visited Saliger and reviewed letters from satisfied customers.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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In bold letters in his order, Vera said the government was barred from removing Romero León to Mexico.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After football killed 19 college players in 1905, Roosevelt resisted cries to outlaw the game and supported rule changes.—
Steve Doerschuk,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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That, of course, and the occasional ghostly presences, unsettling cries, and blood dripping from the ceiling.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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