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

At either end of Canis Major are noteworthy stars. —Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026

April is a noteworthy time to reflect on the natural beauty that makes our community special. —Chuck Page, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026

Their only hope is to get to a nearby island, a situation made harder – and much more tense – by a clever great white, noteworthy for being a real shark rather than a CGI one like most films use. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026

Additional noteworthy nominees include Adolescence, Andor, Dying for Sex, Mo, Forever and Sly Lives! —Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 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