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Noted

adj.capable, thoughtfulformal

What it means

Well known and respected for a particular achievement.

Reach for it when describing someone widely recognized for achievement in a particular field

A noted engineer volunteered to review the students' bridge designs.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    well-known

    recognition matters without judging quality

    not when Someone can be well-known for negative reasons.

  • warm

    acclaimed

    critics or peers have praised the work

    not when Acclaim is a response, not broad familiarity.

  • warm

    celebrated

    public admiration is part of the reputation

    not when Celebrated is more enthusiastic than noted.

  • professional

    distinguished

    achievement and standing deserve respect

    not when Distinguished may be official or appearance-based.

  • professional

    prominent

    visibility and influence are central

    not when Prominence does not guarantee merit.

  • formal

    renowned

    wide favorable reputation is established

    not when Renowned is stronger than merely noted.

  • literary

    eminent

    high professional rank suits elevated prose

    not when Eminent sounds grand and hierarchical.

Said against

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  • unknown
  • obscure
  • unremarked

It naturally appears in

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  • noted expert

    A noted expert reviewed the archive's preservation plan.

  • noted for

    The cooperative is noted for sharing profits with growers.

  • noted author

    A noted author led the free Saturday workshop.

Where this comes from

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.