noteworthy

adjective

note·​wor·​thy ˈnōt-ˌwər-t͟hē 

: worthy of or attracting attention especially because of some special excellence

a noteworthy contribution

noteworthily

ˈnōt-ˌwər-t͟hə-lē 

adverb

noteworthiness

ˈnōt-ˌwər-t͟hē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of noteworthy

• remarkable
• memorable
• notable

Examples of noteworthy in a Sentence

He gave several noteworthy performances during his short career.

Nothing noteworthy happened that evening.

Her art is noteworthy for its great quality and beauty.

Recent Examples on the Web

Texas basketball coach Sean Miller was never going to be included on any list of noteworthy Stoics. —David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026

Also noteworthy, ballet dancers performing on the moving float (albeit slow-moving) as a crew in denim performed on the street. —Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026

The concierge team is particularly noteworthy, offering expert recommendations and seamless planning for activities both on- and off-property. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025

One noteworthy fact about the year in stocks is that Apple and Amazon, tech giants with significant relevance to the entertainment sector, notched only single-digit gains. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for noteworthy

• creditworthy
• untrustworthy
• blameworthy
• newsworthy
• praiseworthy
• trustworthy
• unworthy
• worthy

Kids Definition

noteworthy

adjective

note·​wor·​thy -ˌwər-t͟hē 

: worthy of note : remarkable

noteworthiness noun