noted

adjective

not·​ed ˈnō-təd How to pronounce noted (audio)
: well-known by reputation : eminent, celebrated
notedly adverb
notedness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for noted

famous, renowned, celebrated, noted, notorious, distinguished, eminent, illustrious mean known far and wide.

famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

a famous actress

renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

one of the most renowned figures in sports history

celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.

the most celebrated beauty of her day

noted suggests well-deserved public attention.

the noted mystery writer

notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.

a notorious gangster

distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

the country's most eminent writers

illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

illustrious war heroes

Examples of noted in a Sentence

She is a noted scholar specializing in Latin-American literature. a serious play that needs a noted Broadway actor for the lead if it is to attract audiences
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Along with his artistic director, the noted film journalist/critic Eva Zaoralova and his business partner, Slovak producer Rudolf Biermann, Jiri led a formerly state-run enterprise out of financial straits into the new dawn of Czech capitalism. Steven Gaydos, Variety, 9 May 2025 Trump — a noted fan of the musical who previously used Les Mis music (without permission, of course) on the campaign trail in 2016 — is expected to attend the June 11 performance, which will follow a VIP reception where sponsorship levels cost between $100,000 to $2 million. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025 The fire, which broke out on April 28 at the church on Hernando Street near Martin Luther King Avenue, quickly overwhelmed the structure, a noted landmark of the city's civil rights era. Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025 Back from the Dead While the trio traveled widely in search of prime works, one noted piece emerged from the attic of a Connecticut barn: a Frans Post landscape ($6 million to $8 million). Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noted

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of noted was in the 14th century

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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noted

adjective
not·​ed
ˈnōt-əd
: well-known and highly regarded : famous
notedly adverb

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