noted

adjective

not·​ed ˈnō-təd 

: well-known by reputation : eminent, celebrated

notedly adverb

notedness noun

Synonyms of noted

• 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

Sorzano, now a noted dancer and choreographer, has since performed alongside and created work for some of the nation’s top modern dance companies including, earlier this year, TU Dance. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025

The ownership, however, is traced back only to June 1953, which includes a handful of more recent owners before a noted car collector, the late Mark Smith, purchased it in 2007 and returned it to the United States. —Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025

The photos, taken by Hardwick and creative directed by Isaacs, take inspiration from the canon of classic homoerotic photography books — where the artists felt a noted absence of trans bodies. —El Hardwick, Them., 23 Oct. 2025

The two men have a noted history that evolved during the height of a Warriors-Rockets rivalry. —Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 Oct. 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