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newsworthy


news·wor·thy

adjective \-ˌwər-thē\

: interesting or important enough to report as news

Full Definition of NEWSWORTHY

:  interesting enough to the general public to warrant reporting
— news·wor·thi·ness \-thē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of NEWSWORTHY

1932

Rhymes with NEWSWORTHY

airworthy, blameworthy, crashworthy, Galsworthy, noteworthy, praiseworthy, roadworthy, seaworthy, trustworthy, unworthy

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