NOTED Synonyms: 221 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

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adjective

ˈnō-təd

Definition of noted next

as in famous

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

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verb

past tense of note

as in commented

to make a statement of one's opinion I'd like to note that I don't care for that tone of voice

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as in recorded

to make a written note of a waitress hurriedly noting our orders

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as in noticed

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes note the artist's rendering of the trees, how their leaves seem to dance in the wind

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as in mentioned

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically the lecturer noted several sources where listeners could go for further information

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as in followed

to take notice of and be guided by please note that the office will be closed tomorrow

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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

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There were no noted dissents in two of Williiams’ appeals. —

Cindy Von Quednow, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024 The Princess of Wales regularly wears gowns by the noted British designer. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024 The community is home to an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course laid out by noted Scottish architect David McLay-Kidd that challenges players of all abilities while highlighting the magnificent panoramas of the Big Hole Mountains and the Grand Tetons. —

Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024 Luckily for me, the seating experts at Knoll teamed up with noted Australian industrial designer Marc Newson. —

Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for noted

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