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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If the early tea leaves are any indication, at least one member of the Charlotte Hornets could be poised for a noteworthy 2025-26 campaign. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025 The Olympics’ men’s football tournament is rarely noteworthy, but Nigeria’s triumph in 1996, followed by Cameroon’s four years later, suggested African nations were set to become a serious force. Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 This is particularly noteworthy because Romboutsia hominis is strongly associated with the modern human gut microbiome, yet this discovery marks the first time it has been found preserved in an ancient microbiome. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025 The nine-hour battery life is also noteworthy, with the case offering an additional 24 hours of playback time. PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 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 14 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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