noted

adjective

not·​ed ˈnō-təd 

: well-known by reputation : eminent, celebrated

notedly adverb

notedness noun

Synonyms

• big-name
• celebrated
• famed
• famous
• notorious
• prominent
• renowned
• star
• visible
• well-known

Choose the Right Synonym for noted

famous, renowned, celebrated, noted, notorious, distinguished, eminent, illustrious mean known far and wide.

famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

a famous actress

renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

one of the most renowned figures in sports history

celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.

the most celebrated beauty of her day

noted suggests well-deserved public attention.

the noted mystery writer

notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.

a notorious gangster

distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

the country's most eminent writers

illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

illustrious war heroes

Examples of noted in a Sentence

She is a noted scholar specializing in Latin-American literature.

a serious play that needs a noted Broadway actor for the lead if it is to attract audiences

Recent Examples on the Web

The two players got tangled up in the high slot and then Garland, a noted pest, opted to pin and hold McDavid. —Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025

Eric Weissman, the noted Hollywood entertainment lawyer who represented many actors including Gene Wilder, Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth, died Dec. 15. —Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025

General Rob Bonta said his office is actively investigating numerous price gouging complaints and noted violators can face up to a year in jail and criminal fines of $10,000 per violation. —Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025

The wildfires have taken 10 more buildings by noted architects. —German Lopez, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

noted

adjective

not·​ed

ˈnōt-əd

: well-known and highly regarded : famous

notedly adverb