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

If his game intelligence wasn’t impressive enough, his academic achievements are noteworthy as well. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 31 July 2026

Yet, a few noteworthy exceptions break the rule, offering something accessible to those who don’t know the city inside out. — Dinah McClintock, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Russia’s Evolving Tactics and Technologies While the assault itself is noteworthy, the drone footage also provides insight into the latest Russian tactics and equipment. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Coach Day has assembled a staff consisting largely of former NFL coaches and coordinators, and the addition of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith feels like a particularly noteworthy one to keep an eye on. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 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