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past tense of note
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Synonym Chooser

How is the word noted different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of noted are celebrated, distinguished, eminent, famous, illustrious, notorious, and renowned. While all these words mean "known far and wide," noted suggests well-deserved public attention.

the noted mystery writer

When could celebrated be used to replace noted?

While the synonyms celebrated and noted are close in meaning, celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.

the most celebrated beauty of her day

When is distinguished a more appropriate choice than noted?

In some situations, the words distinguished and noted are roughly equivalent. However, distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

When would eminent be a good substitute for noted?

Although the words eminent and noted have much in common, eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

the country's most eminent writers

When might famous be a better fit than noted?

The words famous and noted are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

a famous actress

Where would illustrious be a reasonable alternative to noted?

The words illustrious and noted can be used in similar contexts, but illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

illustrious war heroes

How do notorious and famous relate to one another, in the sense of noted?

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

a notorious gangster

When is it sensible to use renowned instead of noted?

While in some cases nearly identical to noted, renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

one of the most renowned figures in sports history

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of noted
Adjective
Both men had a passion for design, and each had worked for noted figures in the industry. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2025 Musk has posted in support of candidates in each of those countries including El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, who, like Musk, is a noted fan of cryptocurrency. David Ingram, NBC News, 16 Feb. 2025 Contrary to Kinney's self-assessment, there are so many noted admirers of his songbook that four four full-length tribute albums are planned. Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025 Euphoria season three has cast another noted pop star, Rosalía, per Deadline on February 14. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • This Key Largo state park is famous for being underwater and boasts four kinds of boat tours, which include glass-bottom boat trips.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
  • After years away, theater director Jeanine (Seyfried) re-enters the opera world to stage her former mentor’s most famous work.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Furthermore, the report commented that attacks on hospitals in Gaza have also had serious implications for patients with initially nonfatal conditions, potentially rendering them fatal.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Plaza had not publicly commented about the death at the time of publication.
    Chloe Veltman, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Jayhawks, in fact, on Sunday recorded the largest margin of victory by a road team in Big 12 Conference history.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Worthy recorded 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Really then, the New Year has already started at Madison Square Garden, for the Knicks if not the hockey team whose name must not be mentioned.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Gere even mentioned the possibility to give his salary back, in case the budget was too tight.
    Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Gi-hun is followed back to the games by a Seoul police officer, Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon), who is looking for his missing brother, In-ho.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Ravinia Festival, which Ozawa led as music director from 1964 to 1968, was his first big break; posts at the Toronto, San Francisco, and Boston symphonies followed.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The project soon attached Ed Harris to play James, a celebrated actor but failed property magnate.
    Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
  • But, naturally, the celebrated actor didn’t stay in the classic lane.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Wiliams cited negative plays — and there were too many on the opening drive — as why the offense cannot begin clicking early.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The organizations have observed a remarkable ability among participants to maintain relationships despite external pressures.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Nick was driving over 120 miles per hour in Beverly Hills, Florida, in Citrus County when a Florida Highway Patrol trooper observed the man weaving in-and-out of traffic.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noted. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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