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past tense of note
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Synonym Chooser

How is the word noted different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of noted are celebrated, distinguished, eminent, famous, illustrious, notorious, and renowned. While all these words mean "known far and wide," noted suggests well-deserved public attention.

the noted mystery writer

When could celebrated be used to replace noted?

While the synonyms celebrated and noted are close in meaning, celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.

the most celebrated beauty of her day

When is distinguished a more appropriate choice than noted?

In some situations, the words distinguished and noted are roughly equivalent. However, distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

When would eminent be a good substitute for noted?

Although the words eminent and noted have much in common, eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

the country's most eminent writers

When might famous be a better fit than noted?

The words famous and noted are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

a famous actress

Where would illustrious be a reasonable alternative to noted?

The words illustrious and noted can be used in similar contexts, but illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

illustrious war heroes

How do notorious and famous relate to one another, in the sense of noted?

Notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.

a notorious gangster

When is it sensible to use renowned instead of noted?

While in some cases nearly identical to noted, renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

one of the most renowned figures in sports history

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of noted
Adjective
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 In recent years, there has also been a noted increase in AI content targeted at children. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
The limited run of 100 pieces sold out and the pop-up shop saw a 25 percent participation increase and three-and-a-half times larger average order size among Millennial and Gen Z customers than a typical Walmart store, Incandela noted. Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025 It should be noted that King’s podcast was highly successful and a regular conversation starter years before bringing his talents to the network. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • In 2006, researchers at Newcastle University found, in a study that became famous, that people were more likely to put money in an honesty box to pay for their coffee or tea when photographs of eyes were posted above the box.
    L. Carol Ritchie, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
  • In fact, some famous fathers have doubled that average age, becoming dads past the age of 65.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Neither Sean nor Aiko have officially commented on the break-up until now.
    Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Morrissey himself hasn’t commented on the cancellation either through social media or his usual mouthpiece fan websites.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to laying down her own songs, the singer also recorded a track-by-track cover of Blink-182’s breakthrough 1999 album, Enema of the State.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
  • On the morning of July 4, precipitation was falling at 3 to 4 inches an hour, according to the National Weather Service; some locations recorded up to 7 inches, or 122 million gallons of water per square mile, in three hours.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • But when testing the bespoke shots in animals, Grippin noticed that even the placebo shots — which contained mRNA entirely unrelated to the cancer — also activated the immune system to kill tumors.
    Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
  • And it certainly can be noticed, both in its abundance, and in the case of the Warriors’ 129-104 shellacking on Friday night at the hands of the Nuggets in an Emirates Cup group stage matchup, in its absence.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Other government notices mentioned the size and rough location of the construction.
    Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Remember his deadly soy allergy mentioned earlier in the season?
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Align franchise, Lululemon hosted a 5,000-person yoga event at Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium, followed by local events across 43 cities within the next month, hosting a total of over 10,000 participants.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Another Utah State goal followed after a Boise State foul in the box.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Thanksgiving, one of America’s most celebrated holidays, is known for its nostalgic flavors, like turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
  • That shouldn't come as much of a surprise, though, given that the drama's co-creator is Taylor Sheridan, the celebrated writer and producer known for shows such as Yellowstone, its prequels 1883 and 1923, and Mayor of Kingstown.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Advertisement During his campaign, Mamdani often remarked on the huge amounts of money being spent to defeat him.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Where other directors, including Richard Linklater and Steven Soderbergh, have remarked on AI’s value as a tool, Miller has likened generative filmmaking to past creative revolutions, including the invention of oil paint and photography.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noted. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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