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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of noted
Adjective
The actor/singer/host, herself a noted Virgo, kicked off the party a little early with a short, sweet, and dainty pixie in her signature copper red. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Aug. 2025 Sean Payton is a noted stickler for details, even beyond the normal standards of an obsessive group like professional football coaches. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Court noted that when Debtor filed for bankruptcy, a bankruptcy estate consisting of Debtor's property was created and Debtor's interests in the Subject LLCs became property of that bankruptcy estate. Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 The police chief noted that police officers in plain clothes were also in the crowd, along with Kirk's private security team. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • Until recently, the Norman conquest of England was one of the most famous historical episodes in Anglo-American culture.
    Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Syed’s case was made famous by the 2014 podcast Serial, which won a Peabody Award for its investigation that explored whether Syed was wrongfully convicted.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Iger, who served as Disney CEO from 2005 to 2020 and then again since 2022, has not publicly commented on the show's suspension.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Thomas Perfumo, global economist at Kraken, also commented on this situation, offering a forward outlook.
    Charles Lloyd Bovaird II, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In Middlesex League action, Kaylee Master recorded a hat trick, Sophia Setouhi added a pair and Gianna Venezia scored her first varsity goal as Watertown (5-0) blanked Woburn, 7-0, for its 102nd straight field hockey win.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
  • For RWAs to function, every participant needs confidence that events are recorded in the right order.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But in recent years, psychologists, sociologists and concerned parents alike have noticed a growing number of young adults who seem caught in this adolescent quicksand — unable or unwilling to take the next step into adulthood.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • People in neighborhood are afraid, candidates say The Republican candidate seeking Hortman’s seat, real estate agent Ruth Bittner, noticed early in her campaign that people in the neighborhood where Hortman was killed seemed afraid to open their doors.
    Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Tirias Research has consulted for Nvidia and other AI companies mentioned in this article.
    Jim McGregor, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • As mentioned above, the majority of tequila is produced in Jalisco, and it can in fact only be made in specific parts of the other four states.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Season 4 lands on October 30th and will be followed by a fifth and final season.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Dakota Johnson followed suit at the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner that same night, wearing a sexy black lace Gucci dress over black underwear.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Productions have since played worldwide, including a celebrated 2016 London revival that starred Amber Riley, who won an Olivier Award for her performance as Effie White.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
  • While Cate and Sam are have become celebrated heroes, Marie, Jordan and Emma return to Godolkin University with some reluctance, still carrying loss and trauma.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Xi Jinping has remarked that relying on foreign supply of critical technologies—like semiconductors—is tantamount to building one's house on someone else's foundation.
    Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Dillane remarked that this is the beginning of their partnership, which will surely reveal itself over time.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noted. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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