noteworthy

adjective

note·​wor·​thy ˈnōt-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce noteworthy (audio)
: worthy of or attracting attention especially because of some special excellence
a noteworthy contribution
noteworthily adverb
noteworthiness noun

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.
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Probably the most noteworthy lunar feature is Tycho, a prominent lunar impact crater located in the southern lunar highlands, named after the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Grace's exclusion is noteworthy given her history as a crossover star. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 The most noteworthy thing about the look, though, was her pair of baggy blue jeans. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025 The recalibration is particularly noteworthy given that the company simultaneously announced surpassing its 2030 emissions reduction target, achieving a 34 percent reduction five years ahead of schedule. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noteworthy

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of noteworthy was in 1552

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“Noteworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noteworthy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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noteworthy

adjective
note·​wor·​thy -ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce noteworthy (audio)
: worthy of note : remarkable
noteworthiness noun

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