noted

1 of 2

adjective

not·​ed ˈnō-təd 

: well-known by reputation : eminent, celebrated

notedly adverb

notedness noun

noted

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of note entry 1

Synonyms of noted

Adjective

• 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

Adjective

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

Adjective

Alex Spiro joins campaign Toms Capital is joined in its activist campaign by the noted litigator Alex Spiro, known for his successful track record of combat in the courtroom and advisory relationship with Elon Musk and other notable figures. — David Faber, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the only noted dissent to the order. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026

Parton was a noted philanthropist, giving away millions to support education, literacy, and healthcare, among other things. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026

But Parton was also a noted environmentalist, and even released a song about climate change in 2023. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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