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past tense of note
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Synonym Chooser

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

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of noted
Adjective
According to noted data scientist Thomas Miller, that’s the unsteady state of the 2024 presidential race with twelve days to go. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024 Michael Flynn, a noted conspiracy theorist, amplified Seidhom’s story. Jessica Pishko, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024 Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted fan of pull-up threes, wide-receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae. Michael Shapiro, Chron, 11 Oct. 2024 There were no noted dissents, and Trump was not a party to this case. Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for noted 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • The Ballon Bleu is easily recognizable thanks to its signature blue sapphire cabochon crown within a protective metal arch and those famous Cartier Roman numerals.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Related Video Nicki Minaj Transforms Herself for the Met Gala There, visitors can immerse themselves in delights including that Haring carousel (with three-dimensional versions of his famous line drawings for seats) and a ferris wheel conceived by Jean-Michel Basquiat.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Thousands of users commented on each of Santry’s videos, offering advice and creating their own theories—with many trying to explain why the cadaver dogs stopped by the hole if there was no body.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The hospital and doctors involved in her care have not explained the delay or commented on her case; an attorney hired by Thurman’s family said the hospital was within its legal rights to perform the procedure.
    Ziva Branstetter, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • In March 2022, temperatures in some parts of the continent reached up to 70 degrees above normal, the most extreme temperature departures ever recorded in this part of the planet.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Most Companies Don’t Disclose Their Impacts On Nature Black explained that 10% of the apparel and footwear sample were recorded to have no relevant sustainability information whatsoever.
    Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Among the changes the 68-year-old suggests are initiatives he’s mentioned previously.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But as Samantha mentioned, the film is obsessed with all the wrong elements of Joker’s story, and didn’t really seem interested in Harley Quinn at all.
    Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Our first real date was ice skating at Topanga Plaza, followed by dinner at Carl’s Jr.
    Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Private equity has followed a rocky path, with leveraged buyouts posting only an 8% return last year, the lowest in over a decade.
    Don Muir, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • While the four-door pickup in the image faithfully resembles the celebrated 4x4 from the UK, Osprey Custom Cars assembled this vehicle in Wilmington, North Carolina.
    Michael Harley, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The celebrated chef debuted on Tuesday the steakhouse La Tête d’Or in the Flatiron District of Manhattan.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Complying with regulatory developments is most frequently cited as the top priority for internal legal teams — and any innovation efforts are going to fall under scrutiny.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That bar and nightclub, which frequently drew large crowds and was the site of a shooting that killed one person and injured two others last July, cited issues with neighbors in its decision, though Louisville officials had also worked to revoke its liquor license in June.
    Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • To conduct the research, a group of scientists from institutions in Italy and France observed 11 dolphins at the Zoomarine Rome and another 11 at Planète Sauvage in western France playing with each other, their human trainers, and on their own.
    Issy Ronald, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • All the dolphins observed for this study are living in captivity.
    Issy Ronald, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024

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