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

Though noteworthy, polling suggests Latino voters care more about results than his history-making win. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

The lack of donations from prominent athletes is noteworthy given how many athletes were outspoken about politics in recent presidential elections—specifically 2016 and 2020. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Special teams had its cleanest game of the season last week with its only noteworthy blip being a holding call. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

The award acknowledges talent whose work in films has placed them at the center of the conversation around the year’s most noteworthy cinematic performances. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

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