adjective
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distinguished; celebrated; famous
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of special note or significance; noticeable
a noted increase in the crime rate
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of noted
Explanation
Use the adjective noted to describe something that's well-known or distinguished. A noted expert on dinosaurs is famous for her study of very old fossils. You may have to wait more than an hour for a table at a noted restaurant. If you grow up to be a noted film director, millions of people will know your name and be familiar with your movies. Noted things get a lot of attention and praise. Originally, around the fourteenth century, noted simply meant "observed," from the verb note, to see or witness. You can still use noted this way, but it more commonly means "renowned."
Example Sentences
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Hunter noted that since early July, the SOX index has corrected 20% and the hyperscaler group “has bounced within its broad 2026 trading range.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
FilmLA noted that many local comedy productions are based on stage and not accounted for in the latest research.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
She noted that "about 70 percent" of Boeing's cashflow comes from the 737, adding it is "essential" that the group grows production to 47 planes per month from 38 currently.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Construction is expected to take about 24 to 30 months, it noted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Putting it in the merciless terms of the spy game, CIA Director John McCone noted, “This source will be of no further value.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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