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past tense of note
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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 two men have a noted history that evolved during the height of a Warriors-Rockets rivalry. Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 The iconic New York music venue CBGB is the ultimate contrast as the noted birthplace of American punk rock music. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Donovan noted that Kawamura could have played basketball during this time, but the Bulls medical staff held the guard out of all contact activities during his recovery. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026 The report specifically called out New York City for having the largest hotel price increases at 27 percent, and noted that flights to Austin had the largest jump at 21 percent. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • Earlier this year, the country singer shared a recipe for her mom’s famous cherry cookies just in time for Valentine’s Day.
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Manette poked fun at his famous recliner For over 35 years, Curt has settled into the same teal Bradington Young recliner to eat, watch TV and work out football plays.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • While city and state leadership have not commented, people protesting want something to be done.
    Julia Avant, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • During the Sports Radio KJR interview, Fisch also commented on the fact that Williams’ initial transfer announcement on Tuesday came during a celebration of life service for Washington women’s soccer player Mia Hamant, who died from kidney cancer in November at the age of 21.
    Justin Williams, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Mahmoud Haqiqat, commander of the police station in Iranshahr, Iran, was assassinated in a drive-by shooting, who recorded the event and posted it online.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Former Harris County District Attorney's Office Investigator, Steve Clappart, revisited the case and noticed that several pieces of information about Sanders were not presented in trial.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Right before the gunfire at Brown, the suspect stopped in a bathroom at the Barus & Holley building, where a man – later identified as John, per a police affidavit – noticed his clothes seemed inadequate for the cold weather.
    Michelle Krupa, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Ingredients like the ones mentioned above can make your skin more susceptible to sun damage, which will undo all the brightening effects this serum works towards.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
  • In the warrant, Officer Brown mentioned the aforementioned defamation case.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Align franchise, Lululemon hosted a 5,000-person yoga event at Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium, followed by local events across 43 cities within the next month, hosting a total of over 10,000 participants.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Another Utah State goal followed after a Boise State foul in the box.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • An annual classic car show and the celebrated horse racing week in nearby Iffezheim completed the scene.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Rourke’s performance in the Darren Aronofsky film is widely regarded as one of the most dramatic and celebrated comebacks in modern film history.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The band's website remarked on his passing the day after Christmas.
    Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Several union leaders remarked on how animating an issue of telework has been over the last nine months.
    William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noted. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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