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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
Activity is already on the rise in Florida, and two outbreaks were reported in the southeastern part of the state, Rivers noted in her latest newsletter. Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025 There may be nuances in his distribution or decision-making that Farke or goalkeeping coach Ed Wootten may have noted, but there has to be at least a debate about whether Perri immediately returns. Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • Per Vogue, the proceedings also featured a famous cameo.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Like the actress, Marinis hasn't officially commented on Scorsone's absence.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • GloRilla commented on said post with three heart-eye emojis, giving fans more ammunition and alluding to a romantic connection.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Security cameras along the edge of the trail also allegedly recorded Tillman throwing the victim's underwear over a fence.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Still, such men recorded the poems, songs, myths, stories and place names of Tonga, and without such records, the stories of (mythical?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • One day, Mae noticed Gracie was looking a little larger than usual.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The following day, the company noticed suspicious activity on its own network.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • To be mentioned alongside MJ, AD, and Wilt already is wild.
    Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Search for the federal agency's name online, check the grant program has been mentioned in any recent news coverage.
    Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Car companies faced inflationary concerns, followed by shocks tied to tariffs and subsequent supply chain ramifications.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
  • What followed on this day was anything but.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The celebrated sculptor, whose angular, gravity-defying figures are icons of modern art, spent his life exploring form, balance, and the spaces in between.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The reversal ends months of speculation about the future of one of Kansas City’s most celebrated fine-dining spots.
    David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • During her June conversation withT Magazine, Copeland remarked on the prejudiced stereotypes that once kept Black dancers off of the most prestigious stages in the world.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Early travelers remarked on the fairy-tale character of rustic stone villages and the awe-inspiring beauty of the Accursed Mountains.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noted. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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