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verb

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
In recent years, there has also been a noted increase in AI content targeted at children. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 20 Aug. 2025 There were no noted dissents from the brief, unsigned order. Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Molinar also noted that Bluebonnet’s materials are available for public review. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025 The sheriff’s office incident report noted Rodriguez Zavala had a pre-existing spinal injury and was taking medication. Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • Although the brand is best known for its famous period underwear (which our editors have also tested and loved), it’s been venturing further into fitness, swim, and shapewear over the last few years.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
  • In having a devoted fan base, Metallica recalls another famous Marin band, the Grateful Dead, and its legions of Deadheads.
    Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Martin hasn't publicly commented if the show could return.
    Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Israel's government has not commented on why the longer route was selected.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The exchange between Homan and the FBI agents was recorded, according to multiple news reports.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
  • According to the filing, no overtly classified documents were recorded there, though computers and electronic devices were seized from both locations for forensic review.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • People buy sporty, exotic cars to be noticed.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The comedian was noticed by Billy Crystal, who gave him a spot on his first television special.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to the peanut butter pumpkins, the customers also mentioned the peanut butter ghosts, bats, footballs and winter shapes, like the snowmen, stockings and bells.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Facebook users have mentioned that the restaurant is busy as customers are getting in their last few moments of home style Korean cooking.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Hydrolysate has the highest protein content, followed by isolate and concentrate.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Had the old formula been followed, residents would be getting about $3,800 each.
    Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Squibb is a much beloved and highly celebrated actress with a stage and screen career spanning seven decades.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
  • His on-screen and real-life relationship with his manager, Miss Elizabeth, was one of the most celebrated and emotional stories of the 1980s.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As many people have rightly remarked, the response to Kirk’s murder is emblematic of the current hypocrisy.
    Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Others have remarked that the templates seem high-quality.
    Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noted. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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