Noted
Noted adjective - Widely known.
Usage example: a serious play that needs a noted Broadway actor for the lead if it is to attract audiences
Obscure
Obscure adjective - Not widely known.
Usage example: he's an obscure artist now, but he's sure to be famous someday
Both words in one sentence
- It should be noted that, for some obscure reason, Lucina is the only canon character whose name is never misspelled.
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As noted above, the actual phrase is only "blatherskite," chosen as the most obscure word in the English language.
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Lampshaded the Obscure Reference: In a video where he was in Austria, he made a reference to Julie Taymor's work, and noted that about five people watching might get it.
Source: Creator / Doug Walker
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