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 actress is also a noted environmentalist and political activist who made headlines in 2016 for her arrest while protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 May 2025

The noted director of cell techniques and applied stem cell biology at Leipzig University avoided sun cream for decades because of the possibility of exposure to toxic chemicals. —Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 14 May 2025

Robert Sarah of Guinea Cardinal Robert Sarah, 79, is a noted conservative voice. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025

In addition to Goodell, who was met with boos by the crowd in another draft tradition, Matthews appeared alongside former Packers stars Jordy Nelson, Mason Crosby, Ahman Green and James Jones — and rapper Lil Wayne, a noted Packers fan. —Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 25 Apr. 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