noted

adjective

not·​ed ˈnō-təd 

: well-known by reputation : eminent, celebrated

notedly adverb

notedness noun

Synonyms

• famous
• celebrated
• famed
• prominent
• renowned
• distinguished
• notorious

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Balin Miller, a noted mountain and rock climber, fell to his death this week at the El Capitan rock formation in California's Yosemite National Park, his mother said. —Dennis Romero, NBC news, 4 Oct. 2025

A number of noted artists are expected, including Rob Zombie, Blink-182 and Grammy-winning band with Sacramento roots, Deftones. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025

Series creator Lena Waithe's exploration of the historic Black community that dwells within the noted neighborhood will conclude after the forthcoming eighth season, Entertainment Weekly can confirm. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025

The photographs were compiled by Demarchelier’s son Victor, a noted photographer in his own right. —Tim Chan, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for noted

• bloated
• coated
• doted
• floated
• foetid
• gloated
• moated
• proteid
• quoted
• throated
• voted
• creosoted

Kids Definition

noted

adjective

not·​ed

ˈnōt-əd

: well-known and highly regarded : famous

notedly adverb