noteworthy

adjective

note·​wor·​thy ˈnōt-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce noteworthy (audio)
Synonyms of noteworthynext
: 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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Behind the scenes, Parsons' real-life love story is just as noteworthy. Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026 What's even more noteworthy than who is in the top ten is who isn't, as traditional recruiting powers like Georgia, LSU, Alabama and Clemson are all comfortably sitting outside of the top 20! Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 An asterism is often defined as a noteworthy or striking pattern of stars within a constellation, but that is not always the case. Joe Rao, Space.com, 15 May 2026 This is noteworthy because muscle naturally declines with age, so maintaining muscle mass via food and lifestyle is vital. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

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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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