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

The justices declined to intervene without any noted dissents, leaving intact lower court decisions denying the administration’s request. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026

The Japanese fashion designer’s footwear creation reimagines the aesthetic of classical ballet pointe shoes, a style Rosalía is a noted fan of. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

In the end, these conversations, and his own meditations on identity and family, as well as his noted narrative omissions and motives in telling the story, become the main thrust of the podcast. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

In a decision with no noted dissents, the court emphasized that Hoskins was aware that the map would not take effect unless voters approved it in the referendum vote. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 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