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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The Brookings review also noted that an important question for Treasurys was understanding “whether or not new demand from stablecoins would be stable or volatile” when determining “the optimal debt maturity structure.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Nvidia’s share of those earnings rose from 0.3% in 2019 to 1.7% by 2023, Abbott noted.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026
Roberts noted that Ohtani is rested and has adjusted his pitching mechanics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Each traveller's contact details and their points of departure and arrival are noted.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
“It was the first definite mark that a civilized man had been on the river,” Cherrie noted.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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