noted

adjective

not·​ed ˈnō-təd 

: well-known by reputation : eminent, celebrated

notedly adverb

notedness noun

Synonyms

• big-name
• celebrated
• famed
• famous
• notorious
• prominent
• renowned
• star
• visible
• well-known

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

Due to the noted lack of waves in the Seine, there was one event of the Paris Games held off-site. —Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 13 Aug. 2024

Megan Thee Stallion, real name Megan Pete, has been a noted voting advocate since the 2020 election and a vocal champion of women’s bodily autonomy and freedom of choice. —Rivea Ruff, Essence, 13 Aug. 2024

Company founder Henrik Fisker, 60, a noted car designer, previously launched Fisker Automotive in 2007, an Anaheim startup that went bankrupt six years later. —Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2024

In 2010, the noted hospitality impresario Sean MacPherson (owner of nightlife spots like Bar Lubitsch and the Roger Room in Los Angeles and hotels, including the Maritime and Ludlow in New York) lost a lengthy court battle over his own $55 million deal to purchase the site. —Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

noted

adjective

not·​ed

ˈnōt-əd

: well-known and highly regarded : famous

notedly adverb