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
- notedly adverb
- notedness noun
- undernoted adjective
- unnoted adjective
- well-noted adjective
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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Haley noted that Vance will confront more than just regional conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
At Massapequa's St Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, which has a high percentage of cop and first responder parishioners, Rev Gerard Gentleman noted how the community moved quickly from shock to generosity and empathy.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The firm noted in a presentation for its equity strategy last month that the valuations of software companies had contracted significantly during the first quarter.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
The city of Los Angeles sprawls across roughly 500 square miles, creating logistical hurdles if nothing else for a candidate seeking citywide office from a remote location, noted Democratic political consultant Mike Trujillo.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
I noted that Calvin and Sid looked enormously pleased with themselves, a look I’d worn on more than one occasion when I won a sim test.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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