noted

adjective

not·​ed ˈnō-təd How to pronounce noted (audio)
Synonyms of noted
: well-known by reputation : eminent, celebrated
notedly adverb
notedness noun

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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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The ensuing one-hour flight test then marked a noted improvement over the previous demonstration in May, which saw the debut of the third-generation prototype of Starship. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 July 2026 Wangyal was a noted politician—first with the National Conference and later the Indian National Congress—who is remembered for campaigning for the rights and welfare of the Ladakhi people. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026 Count Binface vows to build one affordable home, rename London Bridge the Phoebe Waller Bridge, after the noted actress. — Scott Simon, NPR, 11 July 2026 Yet despite several of these being substantial works by some of our most noted and venturesome composers, few bicentennial commissions have survived. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for noted

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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noted

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

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