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
In recent years, there has also been a noted increase in AI content targeted at children. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 28 June 2026 Other events included walking and bus tours throughout the neighborhood, where the noted journalist, women’s suffragist and co-founder of the NAACP once resided. Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Verb
Carrots are another beta-carotene-rich vegetable, and, as Deimeke noted above, the heating process involved in canning can make that beta-carotene more bioavailable. Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 The report noted that exposing only one person at a time to an avalanche zone is an accepted best practice for backcountry travel. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • That disposition, building inside a system with no certainty of outcome, is what every emerging market requires from the people inside it who are not yet famous enough to wait.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Opulent Gundel, the famous café and restaurant that opened in 1910, is nearby.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Liv Morgan herself commented on her lack of title defenses despite spending no less than 1/3 of 2026 as the women’s world champion.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In Facebook posts, Cole had commented on the case and said her son is cooperating with law enforcement.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In the criminal case, federal prosecutors confirmed — and the defense admitted — that Hart secretly recorded minors through spyware installed on laptop computers and directed children overseas to produce child pornography.
    Sean Emery, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In the first game between the two, a 99-88 Storm win, Malonga recorded 20 points on 9-of-12 shooting, with 10 rebounds, two dimes and a block.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Although there was no place to safely stop immediately after the incident, Siddiqui checked to see that Aisha wasn’t bleeding, but noticed there was glass on her and in her shoes.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The 13th hotel in their rapidly expanding brand manages to remain individual in feel and fills a niche that the founders noticed was missing in Warsaw—a lifestyle brand.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As mentioned in recent observations, cornerback and linebacker remain difficult to gauge with the injury list growing at those respective positions.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This was not the first time Gerber has mentioned fan fiction.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The new agreement says the Travelers would pay $150,000 per year in rent over the first five years of the contract, followed by a hike every five years of either 4% or the increase in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is less.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Iván Herrera followed with an RBI double off of a Warren sinker, also to deep center field.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Considering Banks’ filmography spans 50 years and includes Breaking Bad’s assortment of highly celebrated villains, Dalton knew the weight of such a statement.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
  • That’s the all-important question every sports car fan is asking about Mazda’s most celebrated car.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Former Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver even remarked that the deserved more playing time after the first game.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Mulholland remarked that she is drawn to how artist-driven the Los Angeles scene is.
    News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noted. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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