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as in to comment
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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as in to record
to make a written note of
a waitress hurriedly noting our orders
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as in to notice
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 to mention
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 to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
please note that the office will be closed tomorrow
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as in letter
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 cry
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 bill
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
will you be paying in coins or notes?
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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
spoke with a note of irritation in her voice
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as in reputation
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 remark
a briefly expressed opinion
let me read a few notes I jotted down while you were auditioning
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as in attention
a state of being aware
during my long convalescence I had taken note of which friends had helped me and which ones had found other things to do
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as in feature
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 note
Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The 2024 Cincinnati Reds, it should be noted, did not go to the World Series.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Julia Shapero, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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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Verb
Unless noted otherwise, all stats via NBA.com, PBPStats, Cleaning the Glass or Basketball-Reference.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The 2024 Cincinnati Reds, it should be noted, did not go to the World Series.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Under the tariffs, the price of Apple’s newest iPhone 16 Pro Max 256 GB could increase by as much as 56 percent, driving the price tag from about $1,199 to $1,874, UBS analysts shared in a research note when the Chinese tariffs stood at 104 percent.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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Now, America’s Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is commenting on the tariffs, and warning everyone that this is more far-reaching than a single, upcoming console.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Earle-Sears campaign did not comment about the possible GOP primary challenger but said the lieutenant governor is building up a coalition that can win.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2025
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Indian hair oiling has become big business Hair oiling is an Indian tradition recorded in ancient Sanskrit medicinal texts like Charaka Samhita, and passed on through the centuries.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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That is the lowest level recorded since NBC News began asking the question in 1990.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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During the afternoon, boaters noticed four families of orcas, also known as killer whales, lurking near the surface.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Dealing with the Unification Wars that had only ever been mentioned in passing, Macross Zero was meant to show how these wars were fought and, more importantly, what for.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The university in its statement to The Bee said the $500,000 salary mentioned by Wood in media reports for the permanent general manager referred to the total compensation package, including benefits.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to reports from Variety and the BBC, the Sin City actor, 72, agreed on Saturday, April 21, to exit the show following a disagreement between himself and fellow housemate Chris Hughes.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The two-out homer was followed by a Jonathan Aranda single and a fly ball smashed off the bat of Christopher Morel that Harris hauled in with a leaping, twisting catch in front of the center-field wall.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many prison guards felt the memo was sent in retaliation for the no-confidence vote.—
Peter Cordi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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The memo, from White House counsel David Warrington, added that Craft remains an investor in some other funds that have digital assets in their portfolios.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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They can’t be kept, but the caddie of the winning golfer can send a letter to tournament organizers requesting it and the jumpsuit will then be sent to them as a memento of the win, according to The Masters official website.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Mike Dombeck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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According to Desai, during the procedure the volunteer let out a cry of pain, but when questioned about it later the volunteer had no memory.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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As a result, a cacophony of cries to turn off the mics and burn the audio mixers is rising.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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