as in commentary
a written explanation, observation, etc. that is added to something (such as a book)
The translator's annotations to the text explain some of its cultural and historical context.
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Recent Examples of annotation
Notice the two above-average volume bars that occurred on strong positive days with the green and red annotations.
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Todd Gordon, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
The annotations on each chart depict a very bullish setup, three different ways.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
The script apparently also features period-accurate dialogue with translations and annotations for those uninitiated to Old English.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The script also features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated in Old English.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
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Todd Gordon, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
The annotations on each chart depict a very bullish setup, three different ways.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
The script apparently also features period-accurate dialogue with translations and annotations for those uninitiated to Old English.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The script also features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated in Old English.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotation
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Created by Mike White, The White Lotus became an unexpected hit for the way its first season skewered the wealthiest of the wealthy by combining absurd humor with sharp commentary on colonialism, racial politics, and class.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Bottom Line is a business analysis column written by Evan Clark, deputy managing editor, who has covered the fashion industry since 2000.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a new analysis of Australia’s evolving entertainment landscape, research firm Media Partners Asia (MPA) projects the country’s video industry will reach $12.3 billion in total revenue by 2030.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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His remarks came as a handful of Republican holdouts from the House met with Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) at the White House Tuesday afternoon as part of the two sides’ latest lobbying efforts.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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In conversation with Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, and Mike Joy, Petty passed a remark before leaving, which triggered a response from Joy.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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An attorney for the university didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment; CNN has reached out to the Treasury Department, of which the IRS is a bureau, for comment.—
Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Jeff Winter,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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An attorney who represented Schiele in the case did not respond to a request for comment Thursday.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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As his recruitment post notes, small businesses may well be disproportionately harmed by the tariffs and thus are the perfect plaintiffs.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 10-year U.S. Treasury note was up 14 basis points to 4.40 as a multi-day bond rout continued.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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