noteworthy

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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

noteworthiness

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noun

plural -es

: the quality or state of being noteworthy

Synonyms of noteworthy

Adjective

• remarkable
• memorable
• notable

Examples of noteworthy in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Roman emperors, sometimes urged on by the crowd, were known to grant pardons (to criminals) and freedom (to the enslaved) after an especially noteworthy performance. —Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026

This noteworthy antioxidant content is also due to fermentation. —Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026

For the early rounds, the market wasn’t noteworthy. —Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 June 2026

And the stretch is noteworthy, given that the Dodgers gave up on his development amid his health setbacks last year by trading him to the Red Sox, which only led to further dissapointment. —Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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