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

His name was Lin Yutang, a noted linguist and writer from southern China. —Emily Feng, NPR, 5 July 2025

Yet based on other noted structural and developmental differences in the human brain, some scientists argue that our species is unique and lacks the lifelong neurogenesis that might interrupt complex, streamlined brain function. —Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 3 July 2025

Mark Laws was a noted producer, drummer and band leader. —Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

Emily Bode’s touching tribute to a noted relative, a famed composer, with songs and memories, and her entire collection presented in miniature on handmade figurines inside the grand Theatre National de l’Opera Comique, was simply magical. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 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