1
as in commenting
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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2
as in noticing
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 remarking
The actors jokingly bickered about their history with the ceremony, with Cheadle remarking that Clooney hadn’t won since 2026 winner Timothée Chalamet was 3 years old.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2026
Rubio recalled the tight security cooperation between Havana and Caracas, remarking that Cuban agents had infiltrated Venezuelan spy agencies and provided personal security to Maduro.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Several followers left complimentary messages, with many remarking on her confidence and youthful appearance.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Villa had scouted Guessand closely at Nice, remarking on his uptick in form and change in positioning at the turn of the year.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
More reports of damaging winds observed across portions of northwestern Louisiana, remarking that storms brought down trees and powerlines.
—Shawnie Caslin Martucci, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025
By the three month mark, even my two teenage sons were remarking on my sober skin.
—Donna Francis, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
The video quickly found traction among pet lovers, with users remarking on the visible bond between the two canines.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2026
Rubio recalled the tight security cooperation between Havana and Caracas, remarking that Cuban agents had infiltrated Venezuelan spy agencies and provided personal security to Maduro.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Several followers left complimentary messages, with many remarking on her confidence and youthful appearance.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Villa had scouted Guessand closely at Nice, remarking on his uptick in form and change in positioning at the turn of the year.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
More reports of damaging winds observed across portions of northwestern Louisiana, remarking that storms brought down trees and powerlines.
—Shawnie Caslin Martucci, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025
By the three month mark, even my two teenage sons were remarking on my sober skin.
—Donna Francis, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
The video quickly found traction among pet lovers, with users remarking on the visible bond between the two canines.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarking
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Office of Management and Budget policy prohibits executive branch officials from commenting on such releases early and in fact forbids public statements until 30 minutes after the release.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Office of Management and Budget policy bars executive branch officials from commenting on or releasing market-moving economic statistics prior to their official publication, and also prohibits public statements until at least 30 minutes after release.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel unusually difficult.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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The second witness went inside for safety, then re-emerged, noticing the brothers were fighting, court records state.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The list intentionally avoids being overly banker-centric or academic, reflecting more how M&A is experienced by leaders and employees through the life-cycle of a transaction.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While women and girls continue to be disproportionately affected, men and boys are increasingly being targeted, reflecting shifting patterns of violence, which have become more brutal, the report says.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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And there are places like Glam Doll donuts, a small, hip, independent donut place owned and run by two women, from which the video a lot of people have been seeing was filmed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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What’s more, last year’s average tax refund of $3,167 should jump by hundreds of dollars in 2026 – with some taxpayers seeing four figure increases.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The expert is also a proponent of boosting fiber intake, noting that the daily goal for adults is between 25 and 35 grams per day.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Teddy Collins, with the Colorado State Shooting Association, says the law is unconstitutional, noting the guns are initially seized without the owner being able to defend themselves.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Dutch, spotting an old man approaching in a canoe, sent out a sloop to investigate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Here’s where naming a Wall Street pro who’s a master of spotting where danger’s building may prove a hedge against a future calamity.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Tuesday’s discussion included a question and answer session, which turned into several attendees opining about the criminal justice system more generally, along with other topics.—
Ryan Oehrli
January 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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With a $50 million bounty on his head, the CIA openly active in Caracas and US forces mustering in the Caribbean, pundits and politicians throughout the Americas are opining on the Venezuelan president’s fate.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
22 Nov. 2025
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The Kennedy cousin formerly at the center of the notorious case involving the death of Martha Moxley, the daughter of an affluent Connecticut family, has broken his silence to reveal new loose ends and theories regarding the decades-long mystery.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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When the media are corrupted and play with the truth regarding political and ideological agendas, democracy dies.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Remarking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remarking. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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