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noted

American  
[noh-tid] / ˈnoʊ tɪd /

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 British  
/ ˈnəʊtɪd /

adjective

  1. distinguished; celebrated; famous

  2. of special note or significance; noticeable

    a noted increase in the crime rate
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Other Word Forms

  • notedly adverb
  • notedness noun
  • undernoted adjective
  • unnoted adjective
  • well-noted adjective

Etymology

Origin of noted

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

Example Sentences

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As its NAV has fallen, its leverage ratio has risen, Moody’s noted.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The FDE title itself was a way of branding a new professional identity for the traditionally low-status solutions engineer, noted Tom Hollands, a partner at Andreessen Horowitz.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The growth rate of most African countries continues to be slower than before the Covid pandemic, it noted.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Australia's programme was also well-funded thanks to a short-term levy that was placed on taxpayers, he noted.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Penelope noted the changed mood of her three students with dismay.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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