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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Further, this latest species is noteworthy due to its lack of echolocation structures, researchers said. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025 Life Angels offers sizing ranging from XS to 3X, which is noteworthy in itself. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Aug. 2025 The show itself was already noteworthy long before the cover version. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025 The highlight play killed the drive for the Browns and put the spotlight on Richardson, who is having a noteworthy summer. Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noteworthy

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Aug. 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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