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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Goldman Sachs, in fact, noted Tuesday that the two-month correlation between U.S. stocks and 10-year Treasury yields was now the most negative since the late 1990s.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Jim Reid, of Deutsche Bank, noted that this marks “one of the busiest days since the closure.”
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
He noted that Kuwait long talked about building a rail line to bypass the Gulf, but never did.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
James noted the large increase in fuel prices underscored "potential threats that still lurk for consumers and businesses", and the UK should brace for higher inflation.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
She noted a number of mutowa trees with rough, scaly bark.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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