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
Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
White gave brief remarks after her nomination.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The president, after his morning remarks, will meet with foreign leaders, before participating in a reception with business leaders.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s remarks were very blunt.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
White gave brief remarks after her nomination.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Vinny Uncle just remarked on how fast the car went.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The president, after his morning remarks, will meet with foreign leaders, before participating in a reception with business leaders.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remark
Noun
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The family could not be immediately reached for comment.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jean Brandl, a federal defender representing Kazmierczak, also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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None of these instances reflect sound judgment by the person charged with keeping our country safe.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Farace visited the canal on Monday with Scibica's widow, reflecting on the impact Johnny had on the community.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The theft wasn't noticed until a store employee saw that the entire caviar section was empty, which led management to check their security cameras.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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One game, Jordan Ross, his roommate, noticed that Jake was too late to rotate over on a double-team from the baseline side on a drive.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Like the scribbled notes of teenage girls in the margins of a notebook.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Vanke stated during online creditor meetings earlier this month that all notes would be treated on an equal footing, though no specific details were provided, people familiar with the matter said.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Al-Maliki ended his second term in 2014 after the Obama administration’s growing frustration with his security blind spots that saw the rise of the Islamic State in the same year across a large swathe of Iraqi and Syrian territory.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Someone who should not stumble into this, who should not have to see the grave of her loved one defaced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Much like his first term, his clemency power this year has been a reflection of his politics, but turned up to new levels.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The first line of effort contains admiring reflections on the Monroe Doctrine and its Roosevelt Corollary without being burdened by an understanding of the historical context of either.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Twin waved at them, and finally the police spotted her hiding in plain sight, standing beside her neighbors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft’s new warning was spotted by Windows Latest.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After already being in college football for seven years, the Miami Hurricanes linebacker, listed as a graduate student on Miami Athletics' official site, is reportedly eyeing a return to play in the 2026 season, which would mark his eighth in the sport.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The prime minister could certainly do with a win as rivals in his governing Labour Party eye his job.—
Brendan Murray,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Remark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remark. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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