take notice
idiomatic phrase
: to become aware of or give attention to something or someone : to observe or treat something or someone with special attention
… one Saturday in October 1984, San Francisco coach Bill Walsh flipped on the TV to watch college football, saw Rice on the highlights and took notice.—
Peter King
—often used with ofPeter KingIt was a while before anyone took notice of the change.
… suggests that the academy is at last beginning to sit up and take notice of how the world really works.—Terry Teachout
Terry TeachoutThey took no notice of him. [=they ignored him]
Examples of take notice in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Their goal is for large Wells Fargo offices to take notice of their work to unionize in Charlotte.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2024
Corporate America took notice four years ago when Larry Fink, CEO of investment giant BlackRock, declared climate change a top concern.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2024
All things considered, Alaska Air Group’s first-quarter performance was pretty solid — and investors took notice.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
The internet’s thirst hit a new peak thanks to photos of the star wearing a casual black T-shirt and blue jeans on the red carpet, putting his biceps on display and causing fans (both old and new!) to take notice.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
As California’s growing state government brought more people to Sacramento, and affordable housing became ever harder to find, people took notice of West Sac, with its new housing, new neighborhoods and new restaurants.
—Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
However, if privacy and tranquility are a priority (honeymooners, take notice!), upgrade to one of the resort's brand-new 43 bungalows (nightly rates from $1,999), located steps away from the ocean water, south of the resort's building.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
When the two most fascinating basketball teams in the country tipped off in a win-or-go-home game Monday night, the country took notice: Iowa and LSU attracted the second-largest audience for any basketball game on ESPN — college or pro — since 2012, the network said.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
Businesses worldwide are taking notice and adapting their strategies to meet the needs of customer preferences in organic food.
—Earl Carr, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2024
Corporate America took notice four years ago when Larry Fink, CEO of investment giant BlackRock, declared climate change a top concern.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2024
All things considered, Alaska Air Group’s first-quarter performance was pretty solid — and investors took notice.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
The internet’s thirst hit a new peak thanks to photos of the star wearing a casual black T-shirt and blue jeans on the red carpet, putting his biceps on display and causing fans (both old and new!) to take notice.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
As California’s growing state government brought more people to Sacramento, and affordable housing became ever harder to find, people took notice of West Sac, with its new housing, new neighborhoods and new restaurants.
—Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
However, if privacy and tranquility are a priority (honeymooners, take notice!), upgrade to one of the resort's brand-new 43 bungalows (nightly rates from $1,999), located steps away from the ocean water, south of the resort's building.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
When the two most fascinating basketball teams in the country tipped off in a win-or-go-home game Monday night, the country took notice: Iowa and LSU attracted the second-largest audience for any basketball game on ESPN — college or pro — since 2012, the network said.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
Businesses worldwide are taking notice and adapting their strategies to meet the needs of customer preferences in organic food.
—Earl Carr, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Take notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20notice. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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