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

Not sure exactly when, but Robinson was noted for helping a troubled driver on the freeway fix a flat tire.

From Los Angeles Times

When these whales were caught, the metal rod was returned, and the whale's size, sex, length and location where it was caught was noted.

From Science Daily

The mayor of Amsterdam, Femke Halsema, described the incidents as deeply alarming, and noted for some they were a reminder of historical pogroms against Jews.

From BBC

Daytime green spaces can feel cooler, but the increased humidity diminishes the perceived relief, the researchers noted.

From Science Daily

They also noted that they don't yet know why some children had a larger proportion of shape-based nouns in their vocabulary than others.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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