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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
Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 May 2025
Several tasters noted that this cake had an authentic, buttery taste.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Nora Colomer
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The stock sale, which was disclosed in a brief note toward the end of a 50-page SEC filing, will occur under a 10b5-1(c) trading plan.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 May 2025
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Verb
Our tester noted that the pieces felt well made, supportive, and sturdy, and the waterproof cushions held up well despite numerous rainy days.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 May 2025
Several tasters noted that this cake had an authentic, buttery taste.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Noun
Original price: $68 Try the Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette for a classic scent that is casual and breezy, with sparkling fruity-floral notes.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
The stock sale, which was disclosed in a brief note toward the end of a 50-page SEC filing, will occur under a 10b5-1(c) trading plan.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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Hynes won’t address or comment on Nyquist (who has been abysmal for 5 games, the worst player in the entire playoffs) and trots him out there in OT after that inexcusable offside, but Zeev gets benched quickly and Rossi gets demoted to 4th line and stays there.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The post was flooded with congratulatory messages, including from Hope's BBC Radio 1 co-hosts Jamie Laing and Katie Thistleton, who commented with a series of love heart eyes and crying emojis.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In an Instagram video recorded from a hospital bed, Sheridan narrated his battle with pancreatitis.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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Paul explained his lapse in judgment occurred while recording his podcast shortly after the event weekend.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Verb
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But editors noticed that this cake went beyond the classic grocery store flavors with a unique layer of filling in the center.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Rosario said he's noticed an increase in Latino jockeys over the last two decades.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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But then, on May 2nd, the White House released its final budget proposal, which didn’t mention Head Start at all.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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Harbaugh mentioned two other undrafted free agents who popped on film: Kansas receiver Luke Grimm and Iowa State tight end Stevo Klotz.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Set against the backdrop of the Syrian Civil War, the film follows a pediatric surgeon, Amira (Yasmine Al Massri), and her daughter, whose lives intertwine with five families across four continents in a chain reaction of tragedy, resilience, and hope.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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The drama, shot in Medellin, Colombia, follows Oscar Restrepo, whose obsession with poetry has brought him no glory.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 May 2025
Noun
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In a memo, the agency called for strategies to improve access to the medications in countries that are low- and middle-income, Reuters summarized.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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In a February memo, the Department of Education directed schools and universities to eliminate race from any decision-making around hiring, admissions, housing, financial aid and student life, warning that institutions that fail to comply face investigation and could lose access to federal money.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Submit a letter to the editor at freep.com/letters.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The letter was postmarked in London two days later, on April 12.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The last flareup in the early 2010s involved a string of self-immolation incidents that critics called a desperate cry against the Chinese government’s ever-tightening grip on Tibetan society.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Little of that matters to those anti-NFL folks on TikTok and to others resurrecting the bygone cries of league protesters over the Kaepernick situation.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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