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

Thomson was a noted American composer and critic and a former member of the ASCAP board of directors. —Paul Grein, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024

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

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