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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
After her mother is murdered, young Amelia journeys from America to join her father, the noted detective, in solving her mother’s homicide. Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025 For those curious to explore beyond the bounds of the Hudson Valley, the 28,000-population hamlet of Saratoga Springs is home to some lovely restaurants, a noted racetrack and a historic hotel. Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Mirror Palais is a favorite brand among noted influencers. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025 O’Connor is an unrestricted free agent after this season and, despite his noted inconsistencies, the Penguins like him as a player and a person. Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • The other, called Dominator, is owned by the famous chaser Reed Timmer.
    Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • The last three holes at this famous Charlotte venue are known as the Green Mile.
    Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • Furthermore, the report commented that attacks on hospitals in Gaza have also had serious implications for patients with initially nonfatal conditions, potentially rendering them fatal.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Plaza had not publicly commented about the death at the time of publication.
    Chloe Veltman, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Jayhawks, in fact, on Sunday recorded the largest margin of victory by a road team in Big 12 Conference history.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Worthy recorded 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • As mentioned in the article, members of the Chicago Woman’s Club played a key role in establishing the nation’s first juvenile court in 1899.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The former Spain international spent the 2022-23 season with Wolverhampton Wanderers before moves to Brazil outfits Botafogo and Gremio followed.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
  • The Biden administration took action in the years that followed, doling out fines, stepping up air monitoring and tightening emissions rules for one of the most extreme carcinogens.
    Lisa Song, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Germany has had a taste, too, with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) recently acquiring its celebrated chemicals company Covestro for nearly €15 billion.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
  • His celebrated landscape series, such as The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō and One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, capture a lyrical relationship between people and place, expressed through subtle colour, elegant composition, and a deep sensitivity to the rhythms of nature and travel.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • Some Vallejo residents have cited the lack of police officers for the decrease in quality of life.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The researchers observed that applying light to a single point on the cell, if the enzyme concentration was high enough, could trigger sweeping, whole-cell contractions.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Similarly dramatic increases were observed in West and Central Africa.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noted. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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