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noted

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈnoʊtəd// UK //nˈəʊtɪd// not·ed

v. well-known or famous for something. You use this to describe someone or something that people respect or recognize for a specific quality.

v. well-known, celebrated, or distinguished. Often used to highlight a specific achievement or characteristic that has earned public recognition.


SIMPLE

She is a noted expert on climate change.

CONTEXTUAL

The city is noted for its beautiful parks and historic architecture, drawing thousands of tourists every summer.

COMPLEX

While the author is primarily a novelist, he is also a noted critic whose essays have shaped the literary landscape for decades.

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Typically used before a noun or after a linking verb like 'be'. Often followed by the preposition 'for'.

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