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

What was noteworthy this time, however, was the way that the press responded. — Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2026

Although the visit produced no major breakthroughs on the countries’ fundamental differences, analysts said the incremental steps were noteworthy. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

But one of the most noteworthy sweeteners announced by a group of aldermen earlier this month suddenly appeared Thursday to be worth far less than previously expected, according to Ald. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Perhaps most noteworthy, the board made clear that the congressional map could change after residents cast their absentee ballots. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 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