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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Barron’s noted opposition from the SMART Transportation Division as another possible factor.—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 Chalamet is a noted Lucid enthusiast, having been spotted by paparazzi in 2023 driving an Air sedan away from his home.—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025 After briefly retiring from performing in the mid-Eighties, Johnson returned to making records in the early Nineties and has since continued his life as a noted writer and activist.—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025 Trump is a noted fan of Diet Coke, a product line that is mainly sweetened with the artificial sweetener aspartame.—Bill Chappell, NPR, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for noted
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