1
as in remarks
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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2
as in records
to make a written note of
a waitress hurriedly noting our orders
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3
as in notices
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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4
as in mentions
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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5
as in follows
to take notice of and be guided by
please note that the office will be closed tomorrow
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2
as in letters
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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3
as in cries
a natural vocal sound made by an animal
can you distinguish between the notes of the whippoorwill and the mockingbird?
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4
as in bills
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
will you be paying in coins or notes?
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5
as in auras
a special quality or impression associated with something
spoke with a note of irritation in her voice
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6
as in reputations
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 comments
a briefly expressed opinion
let me read a few notes I jotted down while you were auditioning
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as in features
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 notes
Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Alzheimer's is now the sixth-leading cause of death in adults 65 and older and the seventh-leading cause of death of American adults, the CDC notes.
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Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
At the same time, the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that rising customer interest in purchasing eyewear online could temper employment demand.
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Casey Mann,
Arkansas Online,
1 July 2026
Paint the Walls a Balanced Neutral Kathy Kuo, interior designer and founder of Kathy Kuo Home, notes that almost any cool neutral hue works well with '90s-style oak cabinets—especially when applying a fresh coat of paint to the surrounding walls.
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Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
Gadd notes that the company is seeing a surge in plunge pool popularity.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fermentation also changes the bread chemically, Messer notes, as beneficial bacteria known as lactic acid help break down some starches and proteins in the dough, including small amounts of gluten.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
But the Republican pollster Patrick Ruffini notes that the socialist uprising isn’t just at the expense of centrists or the establishment.
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W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Udall however notes there's information that some scientists at the time noted that flows were low back in the late 1890s.
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Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The space will also be imbued with Emirates signature scent, which has notes of bergamot, citrus, and soft wood.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
The couple published the journal’s first issue in July 1976, which included notes from the editors, essays and poems.
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Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Kisi is the discovery grape — aromatic, rounder than Rkatsiteli, with floral and stone fruit notes that develop truffle-like depth in qvevri.
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Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
If feedback comes from an authority figure, keep your tone steady and translate their notes into a next step.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Would a guy leaving you origami notes by the bed like Lucien’s character does be weird to you in real life?
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Display your own photos, widgets like weather, calendars, stick notes and more.
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Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
In an interview included in press notes for the film, the filmmaker explained the origins of the project.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Verb
Cape Verde is the smallest country to reach the knockout stage, with a population of 525,000, notes ESPN.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Alzheimer's is now the sixth-leading cause of death in adults 65 and older and the seventh-leading cause of death of American adults, the CDC notes.
—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
At the same time, the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that rising customer interest in purchasing eyewear online could temper employment demand.
—
Casey Mann,
Arkansas Online,
1 July 2026
Paint the Walls a Balanced Neutral Kathy Kuo, interior designer and founder of Kathy Kuo Home, notes that almost any cool neutral hue works well with '90s-style oak cabinets—especially when applying a fresh coat of paint to the surrounding walls.
—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
Gadd notes that the company is seeing a surge in plunge pool popularity.
—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fermentation also changes the bread chemically, Messer notes, as beneficial bacteria known as lactic acid help break down some starches and proteins in the dough, including small amounts of gluten.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
But the Republican pollster Patrick Ruffini notes that the socialist uprising isn’t just at the expense of centrists or the establishment.
—
W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Udall however notes there's information that some scientists at the time noted that flows were low back in the late 1890s.
—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Noun
More reading Here’s our look at 10 news, notes, quotes and nuggets on Portis.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The space will also be imbued with Emirates signature scent, which has notes of bergamot, citrus, and soft wood.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
The couple published the journal’s first issue in July 1976, which included notes from the editors, essays and poems.
—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Kisi is the discovery grape — aromatic, rounder than Rkatsiteli, with floral and stone fruit notes that develop truffle-like depth in qvevri.
—
Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
If feedback comes from an authority figure, keep your tone steady and translate their notes into a next step.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Would a guy leaving you origami notes by the bed like Lucien’s character does be weird to you in real life?
—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Display your own photos, widgets like weather, calendars, stick notes and more.
—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
In an interview included in press notes for the film, the filmmaker explained the origins of the project.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
Verb
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Attendees seemed keen to squeeze as much networking as possible out of the gala, often chatting with their associates and neighbors during speakers’ remarks.
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Yes, remarks those catty modernists made about their host could be less than savory, but Stein wasn’t bothered.
Verb
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The Lamine Yamal of his day, who similarly broke a number of youngest goalscorer and appearance maker records for club and country, struggled with injuries and has been sold to AS Monaco.
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For families trying to understand who can file, what records to gather, and how Texas courts evaluate wrongful death economic damages, reviewing a plain-language overview of the Texas Wrongful Death Act is a solid starting point.
Verb
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Making the room feel too formal Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group always notices when a living room skews more formal in order to differentiate it from the family room or other more casual areas of the home.
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And the Tarrant County restaurant scene notices that.
Verb
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When anyone mentions golf in Oregon, Bandon Dunes is usually the first name that drops.
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Manaker mentions that calcium bisglycinate is a chelated form that tends to be well tolerated, even among people who’ve had difficulty with other types.
Verb
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China’s defense ecosystem follows a different set of market dynamics, customer segments, and interoperability frameworks, with exports and production shaped by trajectories that remain distinct from the replenishment and modernization cycle underway across NATO-standard supply chains.
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The Mad Widows follows a group of women who become friends through a bereavement class, only to discover that one of their late husbands might not actually be dead.
Noun
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That conversation produced the kind of alignment that doesn’t come from memos or mission statements.
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Down by her green toes, Melanie Griffith’s Staten Island secretary Tess McGill ferries to Manhattan to type memos for important men.
Noun
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Valentine and Suarez did not respond to letters mailed to addresses that appeared to be associated with them.
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More than 300 detainees are estimated to have signed grievance letters sent recently to facility administrators, according to advocates with the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice.
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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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When Judge Miguel De La O announced his decision, an audible gasp and cries could be heard from Bland inside the courtroom.
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