noted

[ noh-tid ]

adjective

1. well-known; celebrated; famous:

   a noted scholar.

   Synonyms: eminent, renowned, distinguished

   Antonyms: unknown, obscure

2. provided with musical notation, a musical score, etc.:

   The text is illustrated with noted examples from the symphonies.

noted

/ ˈnəʊtɪd /

adjective

1. distinguished; celebrated; famous
2. of special note or significance; noticeable

   a noted increase in the crime rate

Derived Forms

• ˈnotedly, adverb

Other Words From

• noted·ly adverb
• noted·ness noun
• under·noted adjective
• un·noted adjective
• well-noted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of noted¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; note + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Investigators noted at the time that he was argumentative.

From Los Angeles Times

And he noted that a short string of storms isn’t enough to indicate what the whole winter could bring.

From Los Angeles Times

White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi noted that in 2023 the seven states reached a consensus deal to make substantial short-term reductions in water use.

From Los Angeles Times

Already, several companies, such as Stanley Black & Decker and AutoZone, noted on earnings calls they would raise prices if faced with tariffs.

From Salon

One viewer noted the many gunfight scenes involving Alec Baldwin could be distracting.

From BBC

Related Words

• acclaimed
• distinguished
• esteemed
• illustrious
• leading
• notable
• notorious
• prominent
• recognized
• renowned
• well-known