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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
Born Loretta Jane Szwed on November 4, 1937, in Passaic, New Jersey, studied drama in New York City with Gene Frankel, the noted theater director and acting teacher. Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 May 2025 This was the start of the Seabrook farming enterprise, and by the early 20th century, the family had become a noted local purveyor of dairy, meat, and a broad assortment of fruits and vegetables. Cree Lefavour, New York Times, 30 May 2025 In the design forums of Milan and Paris, the Majlis is making a noted comeback. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 May 2025 Along with his artistic director, the noted film journalist/critic Eva Zaoralova and his business partner, Slovak producer Rudolf Biermann, Jiri led a formerly state-run enterprise out of financial straits into the new dawn of Czech capitalism. Steven Gaydos, Variety, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • For a myriad of reasons—nostalgia among older generations being a major one—famous collections, car shows, and auto museums have proudly displayed vehicles from these eras for quite a long time, highlighting their technological developments and design, as well as the greater culture of the era.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Carla Worden via IMDb; Murray Close—Getty Images British child actor Lox Pratt, who is also set to star in the BBC’s upcoming Lord of the Flies series adapted from William Golding’s famous novel, will portray Harry’s schoolmate and nemesis, Draco Malfoy.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 10 June 2025
Verb
  • Furthermore, the report commented that attacks on hospitals in Gaza have also had serious implications for patients with initially nonfatal conditions, potentially rendering them fatal.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Plaza had not publicly commented about the death at the time of publication.
    Chloe Veltman, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Jayhawks, in fact, on Sunday recorded the largest margin of victory by a road team in Big 12 Conference history.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Worthy recorded 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • As mentioned in the article, members of the Chicago Woman’s Club played a key role in establishing the nation’s first juvenile court in 1899.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The former Spain international spent the 2022-23 season with Wolverhampton Wanderers before moves to Brazil outfits Botafogo and Gremio followed.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
  • The Biden administration took action in the years that followed, doling out fines, stepping up air monitoring and tightening emissions rules for one of the most extreme carcinogens.
    Lisa Song, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The celebrated poet first visited Medu in disguise.
    Katie Mitchell, Essence, 7 June 2025
  • Pacino’s The Ritual — which opened in theaters on Friday — has critics not raving, but ripping the celebrated actor’s exorcism film.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
  • Some Vallejo residents have cited the lack of police officers for the decrease in quality of life.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Similarly dramatic increases were observed in West and Central Africa.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
  • In October 2024, NOAA and NASA announced that the solar maximum had arrived after astronomers observed a peak in sunspots.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noted. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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