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
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As a noted scientist, the film was an opportunity to go beyond the worlds of papers and academia and straight into the living room.—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026 Doukoullos was a noted local developer of beachfront homes.—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 Joanna is a noted authority on AI, with an upcoming book on the subject coming out in May.—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026 The noted investor said that the risk stems from the pace of expansion in direct lending, which has ballooned to a market now exceeding $1 trillion from its early development around 2011.—Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noted