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 company continues to focus on its core markets, including industrial, structural, and aerospace/defense, with a noted increase in international sales. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025

John Williams Spotlight Yo-Yo Ma joins conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil for the first two of four concerts celebrating the music of the noted film composer. —Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025

There’s a trophy wall, medals hanging from the ceiling, and walls covered with photos of noted female amateur and professional athletes. —Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, voiced support for the measles vaccine Sunday amid a deadly outbreak in the Southwest, mainly in Texas. —CBS News, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for noted

• bloated
• coated
• doted
• floated
• foetid
• gloated
• moated
• proteid
• quoted
• throated
• voted
• creosoted

Kids Definition

noted

adjective

not·​ed

ˈnōt-əd

: well-known and highly regarded : famous

notedly adverb