post-its

Tacky note squares

Post-its are small sheets of paper with a lightly adhesive strip on one edge, designed to stick temporarily to surfaces and peel off without leaving residue.

The brand name has become generic for any such sticky notes: The monitor was covered in post-its.

They're ubiquitous in offices for reminders, annotations, and impromptu messages.

organize

categorize

Assign to distinct groups

classify · group · kanban · workflow · task · project · cluster · sequence · outline · tag

sticky

adhesive

Material that bonds objects

  • tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
  • peelOuter fruit layer
  • stickThin piece of wood

restick · removable · repositionable · clingy · gummy · residue-free · tack · grip · cling · reusable

notes

memo

Brief internal message

reminder · annotation · brainstorm · idea · doodle · shorthand · bullet-point · thought · list · label

stationery

paper

Pressed pulp for writing

  • officeProfessional work location
  • suppliesResources for a task
  • padCushioned writing surface

stack · dispenser · desk · flags · tabs · markers · whiteboard · corkboard · flipchart

reminders

to-do

Commotion or fuss

calendar · schedule · appointment · alert · cue · nudge · planner · follow-up

colorful

neon

Inert illuminating element

  • pastelPale, gentle shade
  • brightEmitting or reflecting light
  • yellowHue between green and orange

pink · blue · green · orange · rainbow · assorted · highlighter · vibrant · color-coded · multicolor

Categories
Opposites
permanence of adhesion

post-itsstickers

Adhesive-backed paper images

decals · tattoos · superglue · epoxy · nails

formality of documentation

post-itscertificates

Official proof documents

contracts · ledgers · official documents · legal documents · legal records

Family

post, post-it, posts, posted, posting, postage, postal

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G