noteworthy
Americanadjective
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worthy of notice or attention; notable; remarkable.
a noteworthy addition to our collection of rare books.
- Synonyms:
- significant, outstanding, distinguished
adjective
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worthy of notice; notable
Other Word Forms
- noteworthily adverb
- noteworthiness noun
- unnoteworthy adjective
Etymology
Origin of noteworthy
Example Sentences
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There are noteworthy nuggets, as we set out here, and the revelations about his payoff will be, to many, enraging.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
It’s the kind of work that you expect to find at a show as noteworthy as the Biennial—powerful, universalizing, transportive—but one that this year is largely an exception to the other items on view.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Other noteworthy pieces included dresses with spherical birdcage-inspired silhouettes, while other models wore transparent vest tops with their dresses gathered around their waists.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
DHS’ response is noteworthy because it comes at a moment when the department is demanding the public’s trust.
From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026
It was noteworthy because it was a sign of what had happened to the room, and what was about to happen.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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