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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
Mark Garner, who became a noted figure in the streaming business over a 25-year run at A+E Global Media, is segueing into a consulting role at the company. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 June 2026 The future king is a noted fan of Swift. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 4 June 2026
Verb
Fleet management noted that the project offers an opportunity to analyze the physical performance of rigid sails alongside their current operational methods for lowering fleet emissions. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 Turning to American football, which has had a presence in England for a number of years, William said the sport is getting more popular in the island nation but noted that Brits could use a primer on the rules. Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 June 2026
  • On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • No one on team Swift has yet commented on the White House's blitz of posts.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 July 2026
  • Bryan West Reports from TMZ and the New York Post have linked the couple's celebration to Madison Square Garden, though neither Swift nor Kelce has publicly commented.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • When the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the high temperature in Philadelphia was 76 degrees — Thomas Jefferson himself recorded the measurement.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Goalkeeper Angelina Anderson recorded one save for her third shutout of the season.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Thunberg also mentioned the construction over the causeways and said that was likely part of the reason the lanes were not built two-wide during initial construction.
    Michael Praats, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
  • Herman Peterson, mentioned in the newspaper caption, was well-known and respected in the community for his involvement with the Boy Scouts, the historical society and many other organizations, according to Anselmo.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
    Doug Myers, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • The Côtes de Provence is one of the world's most celebrated wine regions, producing around 90% of its output in rosé.
    Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Jackson once again claims more R&B hits in America than any other artist, and one of his most celebrated singles even manages to hit a new peak decades after its release.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • In other instances, when people have remarked on his literary leanings, Brooks has demurred.
    Adrienne LaFrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • After the final friendly, when a reporter remarked on the team's fluidity and intensity, Pochettino looked satisfied.
    Becky Sullivan, NPR, 27 June 2026

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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