take note

phrase

: to notice or give special attention to someone or something
She has been extremely successful in her own country, and now the rest of the world is beginning to take note.
She took note of the exact time.

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To fully lean into cottagecore motifs, take note of the bobbin details in furniture pieces like the Cornwall console that’s now 20% off. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 That’s leading even seasoned political observers to take note. — Matt Shuham, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 Suddenly many more people, and not just those on the receiving end of a ballsy email or phone call, were beginning to take note of its then just 23-year-old director. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 Also, take note of highly appreciated positions that are taking up a larger share of your portfolio than might be ideal. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take note

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“Take note.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20note. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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