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
Danhausen is a noted friend of CM Punk. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Mark Garner, who became a noted figure in the streaming business over a 25-year run at A+E Global Media, is segueing into a consulting role at the company. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Verb
As Artem noted in his interview, no infantry or Ukrainian artillery participated in the assault. Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The sentencing date is less than two months away, the government noted. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • That sequence would be remembered as one of the more famous, hilarious stretches in recent golf history, maybe even the core memory of Spieth’s ever-entertaining prime.
    Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Rather than occupying both the Roosevelt’s famous poolside cabanas and the hotel’s upper floor suites, next year, the Felix will restrict its offerings to the two-story cabanas, fostering a more personal and consolidated experience.
    News Desk, Artforum, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Trump has not personally commented on the strikes through social media.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • So far, the company has not commented publicly about the current outbreak.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Florida has recorded just over 100 cases, with most of the cases recorded since June.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • The latter player — the two-time NWSL MVP — recorded her ninth goal of the season.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Inspectors also noticed that cold foods were being held at incorrect temperatures, according to the report.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Role of atomic ordering In the studies, the researchers noticed that individual samples of nichrome were much more prone to corrosion than other alloys with the same chemical composition.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Neutral Tank Tops As mentioned, my mom frequently travels with neutral tops to go with everything from bold pants to a flowy maxi skirt.
    Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • The worker mentioned that concerned customers could ask for an extra-thorough cleaning as well.
    Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Two Lionel Messi shows followed — including his setting of the all-time World Cup goals record.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Batman stares intensely at the camera, and the film’s logo appears, followed by the new release date, which is set for February 18, 2028, up from its previous release date of October 1, 2027.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Adjective
  • The Boss even appears on one non-genre-specific list for the first time in his storied career with one of his most celebrated tunes.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Then there’s another celebrated and long-established London acting institution, RADA.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • In 2019, writing in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, my partner and Achieve co-founder Daniel Pianko remarked on how content wealthy Americans were to funnel millions of dollars in donations to traditional colleges and universities.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Natalie's Organic Orange Juice Editors remarked that this beverage was light and crisp without being overly sweet.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

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

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