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noun

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as in memo
a usually brief written reminder I'll make a note to myself so I don't forget to pick up some milk on the way home

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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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How is the word note distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of note are mark, sign, symptom, and token. While all these words mean "a discernible indication of what is not itself directly perceptible," note suggests a distinguishing mark or characteristic.

a note of irony in her writing

When could mark be used to replace note?

The words mark and note can be used in similar contexts, but mark suggests something impressed on or inherently characteristic of a thing often in contrast to general outward appearance.

a mark of a good upbringing

When is it sensible to use sign instead of note?

The words sign and note are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sign applies to any indication to be perceived by the senses or the reason.

encouraging signs for the economy

Where would symptom be a reasonable alternative to note?

In some situations, the words symptom and note are roughly equivalent. However, symptom suggests an outward indication of an internal change or condition.

rampant crime is a symptom of that city's decay

In what contexts can token take the place of note?

The meanings of token and note largely overlap; however, token applies to something that serves as a proof of something intangible.

this gift is a token of our esteem

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of note
Verb
Daughter Caroline Poe noted perhaps the item her dad is most proud of was the media blitz to promote running back Kenneth Davis for the Heisman after his 1984 season. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025 LeBlanc noted that a national monument designation gives sacred landscapes greater protections. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
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Over glasses of Ruinart champagne, glamorous content creators Jessica Wang, Hannah Bronfman, and Tina Leung swapped notes on their jewelry selections. Freya Drohan, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025 On a related internet note, Newsweek previously covered why a pregnant woman decided to ban her mother-in-law from the delivery room was backed by readers. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for note 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
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  • Several friends and fans commented on Piper's post in support of her latest journey, including model Tanya Bardsley, actress Amy Jackson and journalist Ranvir Singh.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Walgreens continues to discount that report, saying executives don’t comment on rumors or speculation.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Top 10 Center Fielders In 2024, only eight pitchers recorded 30 saves — the fewest in a 162-game season since 1988.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Logistical issues like finding studio space delayed the first episode until Dec. 15, and so far, he’s recorded 10 episodes, with another 30 to go, according to the filing.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Allergies acting up: Homeowners who are sensitive to dust, pollen, or animal hair may notice their allergies acting up before anything else.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Andy Murray Retired Tennis star Andy Murray has also claimed to have noticed an uptick of posts from Musk appearing on his X feed.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • Not to mention the fact that an 18-year-old Post Falls High School student fessed up about the harassment, according to the (Spokane) Spokesman-Review.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers is some pretty good company to be mentioned with in the same breath.
    Austin Mock, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Like so many Angelenos, Cheyenne Shannon’s routine came to a halt in the hours after the devastating Palisades Fire broke out on the morning of Jan. 7, followed by the Eaton Fire in Altadena.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Continuing on the momentum, the following GenAI trends are set to catch fire in 2025 and every executive should be paying attention: Agentic AI Agentic AI includes AI systems that are meant to act autonomously in real-world environments and are capable of acting without human interference.
    Venkat Viswanathan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • What To Know The ICE policy requiring agents to obtain prior approval before making arrests in sensitive locations was introduced in 2011 through a memo issued by then-Director John Morton.
    Billal Rahman, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • In June, 1975, a few months before the show was to début, Michaels sent a three-page memo to NBC executives.
    Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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  • Newsom sent a letter on Friday inviting the incoming president to California to meet with fire victims, survey the devastation in Los Angeles County and join him in thanking first responders.
    Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
  • His teammates and coaches brace for the whistle — after all, by the letter of the NBA rulebook, these are fouls.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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  • The sailors’ splashes and cries, along with the debris from the sinking ship, likely signaled to the sharks that an easy feast was at hand.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • But the heartbreaking cries continued as the video showed him in another part of the home.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024

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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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