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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That’s particularly noteworthy with sloths, with faces configured in a permanently benevolent expression. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026 The driver, transporting 51 passengers — almost all young high school choir singers — pulled off of the highway and came to a stop, a noteworthy detail given the events that unfolded soon after. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026 This town of fewer than 2,000 residents is also noteworthy for its pasties, a Michigan delicacy. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 Celebrated as one of the most significant mineral finds of the modern era, the rare mineral deposit has been exhibited at several noteworthy events and institutions, including the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for noteworthy

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 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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