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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Barbabella noted the bruising as consistent with “minor soft tissue irritation,” attributing it to “frequent handshaking” and the “benign effect of aspirin therapy.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Newer items, like looser pants designed for travel and new leggings designs, were resonating with consumers, he noted.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
The 780 arrests was a 32 percent increase compared to the celebrations of PSG's Champions League win last year, the minister noted.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
However, the authors also noted that results varied widely between studies, and more research is needed to determine which changes are truly beneficial for health.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
“These puffers, Rush, are the only killers of scandal,” Adams noted.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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