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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
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
At work on a thesis about the history of maternity fashion, Grace Wikowski, a graduate student at the Fashion Institute of Technology, noted how Princess Diana did not shy away from the public eye during her pregnancies in the 1980s.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
The tankers, which were not Iranian in origin, had been stuck in the Gulf for more than three months after Tehran effectively closed Hormuz early in the war, Kpler analysts said in a Tuesday note.
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Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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Verb
By way of example, Massena notes that in 2023, his brand introduced a monopusher chronograph in collaboration with the independent watchmaker Sylvain Pinaud.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
At work on a thesis about the history of maternity fashion, Grace Wikowski, a graduate student at the Fashion Institute of Technology, noted how Princess Diana did not shy away from the public eye during her pregnancies in the 1980s.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Noun
Against the backdrop of British Prime Ministers Keir Starmer’s resignation and London’s hottest-ever June day, a Sotheby’s double-header evening sale on Wednesday offered a rare note of reassurance.
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George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
The tankers, which were not Iranian in origin, had been stuck in the Gulf for more than three months after Tehran effectively closed Hormuz early in the war, Kpler analysts said in a Tuesday note.
—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
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The Justice Department declined to comment.
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The team has not yet commented on Stewart's trade.
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In France, more than 1,000 excess deaths were recorded during the heat spell, according to the country’s national public health agency.
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The person recording the incident briefly turned the camera away after the blast.
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Rest, review, and notice what keeps repeating in your mind.
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Some of you may notice that income streams are shifting, checks are being delayed or there are confusing charges on your accounts.
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King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
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Daeron has not yet appeared in House of the Dragon but is mentioned in the second season’s sixth episode when Alicent asks her brother Gwayne (Freddie Fox) how Daeron is doing in Oldtown.
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The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, died at a hospital following an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents.
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Members who have followed our coverage of Linde may recognize a similar dynamic, as the company also utilizes contractual energy cost pass-through clauses.
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In a memo circulated to residents in October 2024, the association’s board of directors said banning flags in common areas was in the best interest of everyone in the community.
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The memo acknowledges its reading is at odds with how federal courts have understood Olmstead for nearly three decades.
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Carvalho’s resignation letter focused on accomplishments.
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Your letter reminds me of the resourcefulness and the breadth of experience that many funeral directors have.
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For some, the good news started with a whisper — or a baby’s cry.
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Such efforts at avoidance would lead to cries to apply payroll taxes to non-salary incomes such as dividends.
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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