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
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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 Wall Street Journal noted that day: “No assets were spared.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Sports sociologist Jay Coakley, of the University of Colorado, noted that basketball "is a fast game, so it represents kind of the pace of city life, especially New York City life."
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
He noted that the drills were taking place at locations scheduled to host Olympic events.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
He noted the significant steps the firm had taken in the years since the offending, and he said it was a case where harm was difficult to determine.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
“The embassy probably noted our names. There’s record of us being there.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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