as in comment
a briefly expressed opinion
the director made some short remarks about the new museum before officially opening the doors to visitors
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as in to comment
to make a statement of one's opinion
her date awkwardly remarked on the attractiveness of the background music in the restaurant
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I remarked the change in her hair color but didn't think it would be polite to say anything other than she was looking good
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Recent Examples of remark
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Alito, who marks 20 years on the bench this year and recently turned 76, was supposed to give the keynote address at the March 20 event but did not make remarks.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to McCoy’s remarks, the ceremony will feature student performances, fireworks and a drone show.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Bloomberg reported earlier on the remarks.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Alito, who marks 20 years on the bench this year and recently turned 76, was supposed to give the keynote address at the March 20 event but did not make remarks.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
That’s a serious concern, but that’s an argument for smart fiscal reform, not for treating Powell’s Harvard remarks as a five-alarm fire.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to McCoy’s remarks, the ceremony will feature student performances, fireworks and a drone show.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remark
Noun
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Lori listens in dumbfounded silence, keeping her eyes on the prize, and trying not to roll them when Julian makes a comment about the dearth of great women artists—the kind of remark that earned him a close brush with cancellation in the past.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Daily News reached out to lawyers for both sides for comment.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The wild swings in temperatures can be unsettling for people, Francis and others said, and also reflect the realities of a warming climate.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The buzzy, modern vibe of Trecca is reflected in its all-natural wine list, which span most of Europe and range from organic orange wines to Chateau Cambon’s La Cuvee du Chat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even her 8-year-old daughter has noticed the impact on the family's spending.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Increasingly, human resources departments noticed that applicants used the résumé to tell white lies, and even bigger fibs, listing fictitious degrees, fake promotions and other embellishments.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Family, friends reeling from loss In a note about the tragedy, Metayer Bowen’s family reflected on her role as a daughter, aunt and friend.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those notes of fragility lent weight to the question of whether Sal would live or die once the police closed in.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Malikah Auguste, a ninth-grader at Cristo Rey and an intern with Miami Lighthouse, saw the impact the visit had on her classmates.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Whizzing by the moon up to 6,000 miles above the surface, the astronauts will also glimpse the celestial body's full disk, seeing sights that not even the Apollo astronauts witnessed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 41 countries represented came from all continents except Antarctica, a reflection of the global tremors from a war that has sparked shortages of fuel and fertilizer and higher prices for food far beyond the Middle East.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president's annual budget more broadly is considered a reflection of the administration's values and does not carry the force of law.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Here's where hummingbirds have been spotted so far this year and how to attract them to your garden.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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In what’s become typical Knicks fashion, the team wearing orange and blue spotted the Rockets a 12-1 lead to start the game — 10 coming from Kevin Durant, who finished with 27 points on 10-of-18 shooting from the field.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bessent, who made a similar trip to Texas ahead of the Senate primary, is eyeing additional visits in the run-up to the midterm elections.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The latest move shouldn’t come as that much of a surprise, Meta was already eyeing the existing market of billions of people with imperfect eyesight.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Remark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remark. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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