take notice
phrase
: to become aware of or give attention to something or someone : to observe or treat something or someone with special attention
… one Saturday in October 1984, San Francisco coach Bill Walsh flipped on the TV to watch college football, saw Rice on the highlights and took notice.—
Peter King
—often used with ofPeter KingIt was a while before anyone took notice of the change.
… suggests that the academy is at last beginning to sit up and take notice of how the world really works.—Terry Teachout
Terry TeachoutThey took no notice of him. [=they ignored him]
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People will start to watch you and take notice of your talent and skillset.
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Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The more people buy them, the more manufacturers take notice and offer more features on bottom freezers, and not as many on side-by-sides, which have a lower sales volume.
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Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
But Clark was all class after the victory in his post-round media availability and in a heartfelt social media post, and Schauffele took notice.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The success of those films also served as the coming-out party for the creator economy and a sign that Hollywood is very much taking notice.
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Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
29 June 2026
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Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The more people buy them, the more manufacturers take notice and offer more features on bottom freezers, and not as many on side-by-sides, which have a lower sales volume.
—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
But Clark was all class after the victory in his post-round media availability and in a heartfelt social media post, and Schauffele took notice.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The success of those films also served as the coming-out party for the creator economy and a sign that Hollywood is very much taking notice.
—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
29 June 2026
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“Take notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20notice. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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