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

Benedict was also a noted name in the theater, starring in several one-woman shows and Off-Broadway productions including Promises, Promises, The Beauty Queen of Leenane and The Traveling Lady. —Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024

Who else is playing…? Burnett: Colin Linden (a noted guitarist who frequently turns up on Burnett productions) plays a little bit. —Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024

The company continues to focus on its fertilizer and agricultural products, with a noted decrease in sales attributed to market conditions and pricing strategies. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024

This historic hotel has become a noted stopover for those traveling between this world and the next. —Roger Naylor and Scott Craven, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024

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