Definition of notednext

noted

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verb

past tense of note
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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 ensuing one-hour flight test then marked a noted improvement over the previous demonstration in May, which saw the debut of the third-generation prototype of Starship. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 July 2026 Wangyal was a noted politician—first with the National Conference and later the Indian National Congress—who is remembered for campaigning for the rights and welfare of the Ladakhi people. Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026
Verb
Maine’s announcement noted that entities offering these types of health insurance included The Vitamin Patch as well as Affiliated Workers Alliance, Consumer Data Partners, Employers Business Alliance, Socios Buenos, and Strategic Limited Partners. Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 Mustafa Gültepe, chairman of the Turkish Exporters Assembly, noted the industry’s progress while also highlighting the competitiveness challenge. Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • Emilia Clarke and Emma D’Arcy, famous for playing Targaryen baddies, presented an award at the ceremony.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
  • To mark the beginning of the new football season, SI Swimsuit reshared photos Monday of NFL significant others who have posed for the famous swimwear issue, including Brittany Mahomes.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Bass had commented that the air wasn’t dangerous, despite residents reporting feeling sick.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, James commented on the country’s evolution.
    Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In 2025, 101,900 people applied for asylum in the UK, the third-highest number ever recorded in a calendar year, according to government figures.
    Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The club struggled against Astros starter Hunter Brown, who recorded 10 strikeouts in his outing.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Michael Reaves / Getty Images When the Bears traveled to Cincinnati for a joint practice last month, Kmet noticed how much the Bengals’ defense changed in one offseason, a perfect example of the message Johnson is sending.
    Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Common causes include overwatering, pests like leafminers or spider mites, fungal issues, or frost damage, which is often noticed in early spring.
    The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Reports indicated that another pilot involved in the training activity mentioned a bird strike, but officials have not established that one caused Thursday’s crash.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The show has been mentioned in the vein of Brothers and Sisters, which Berlanti worked on, Everwood, which Berlanti created and Six Feet Under.
    Peter White, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The move is the first in a string of major central bank decisions this week, with the Bank of England up next, and followed by the Bank of Japan on Friday.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • That study, being conducted by DRC and Doctors Without Borders, will give participants a shot of Ervebo, followed a month later by a shot of an experimental vaccine designed to protect against the Sudan version of the Ebola virus.
    Helen Branswell, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Big names holding the pen Some celebrated playwrights are theater categories unto themselves.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Rising from an impoverished background to become a celebrated stage star in Romania, the actress and directing debutante has defied all odds to reach the starry heights of the Lido.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Daily Dividend As diesel prices climb to all-time highs, Norfolk Southern executive Claude Elkins remarked on seeing $8 diesel in California.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Prior to his arrival from Parma, Villa sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, remarked on Suzuki’s excellent long-range kicking.
    Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noted. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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