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

The move is also noteworthy because Vitello showed a willingness to remove one of the Giants’ foundational players in favor of someone who gives San Francisco a better chance of winning the game in a specific scenario. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026

But its effect on glucagon is also noteworthy because that peptide hormone plays a role in how the body uses and burns calories for energy. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026

What makes this noteworthy for the evidence-minded consumer is the comparative data. —Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026

Silent Way commemorates a seamless yet noteworthy change in Atobe’s career. —Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 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