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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Saha noted that the company had survived antitrust battles, the PC wars and the rise of the internet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Survivors, he said, noted that passengers were on the main deck and possibly below deck when it ran into problems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
Responding to his case being dropped, Koroma noted his "enduring conviction that peace, justice and reconciliation must always triumph over adversity".
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
He further noted that the sensitive nature of the home’s tie to Baena’s death made the marketing of it much more complicated than a “typical sale.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Penelope strode up and down like a general, inspecting each pile and assigning a score, which the Incorrigibles carefully noted down.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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