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

The noted longtime besties filmed a very cute video in their preferred location—sitting in the car—and while the video is actually about their lip combos, we were focused on their nails. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

The iconic New York music venue CBGB is the ultimate contrast as the noted birthplace of American punk rock music. —Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

Fox Sports 1 personality Nick Wright, a noted Chiefs fan, gave his own prognostication for this winter's Super Bowl. —Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025

The actor, who previously appeared on Desperate Housewives and Stargirl, had a five-episode arc as Carrie's downstairs neighbor, Duncan, a noted British author working on a book about former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. —Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 31 Aug. 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