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interesting or important enough to report as news
The rescue was certainly a newsworthy story.
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Recent Examples of newsworthy
Under the law, publications regarding newsworthy events or matters of public interest are generally exempt from the publicity rights of the persons shown.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Electric vehicles haven’t only become newsworthy in the 21st century, The Tennessean has been covering EVs for more than a hundred years.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
Yet that area is what’s newsworthy after the Gophers athletics department in July forecast a nearly $9 million shortfall for fiscal year 2026.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
The American League East leaders trotted out a rookie for his major league debut in mid-September, which was newsworthy in itself.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Electric vehicles haven’t only become newsworthy in the 21st century, The Tennessean has been covering EVs for more than a hundred years.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
Yet that area is what’s newsworthy after the Gophers athletics department in July forecast a nearly $9 million shortfall for fiscal year 2026.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
The American League East leaders trotted out a rookie for his major league debut in mid-September, which was newsworthy in itself.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsworthy
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His writing is lavishly detailed and sharply intelligent, nuanced and lyrical but also funny and sometimes surreal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The dudes-rock montage that followed the execution sketch had some genuinely funny bits.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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As if the cobalt blue cabinets and arch details weren’t remarkable enough, this kitchen incorporates multiple playful patterns.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Nix had just followed an anemic first three quarters with a remarkable finishing kick for the second time in three games.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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As cellphones have cultivated a certain sense of isolation and observing memorable moments on social media versus actually having them, the luxury sector’s interest in experiences may heighten.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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In addition to his roles in films like House at the End of the Street (2012) and Point Break (2015), Max Thieriot has turned in a number of memorable performances on the small screen.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sure, pop and hip-hop may still ultimately dominate the top 40 arena, but the gentle upswing in popularity for a genre long clowned for being dead is obviously noteworthy.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Just as noteworthy is what’s not inside—namely, surfactants, preservatives, and artificial fragrances.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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Swets, who has expertise with special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), formed Greenland Exploration with his investment and merchant banking firm, FG Nexus, and agreed to merge with March GL and find a suitable SPAC to take the company public.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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There were also special video messages from Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey and Michelle Yeoh.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Tie the knot again Many couples choose to renew their vows on particularly notable anniversaries, such as a silver anniversary (25 years).—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Grier’s presence at Williams-Bryce Stadium, first reported by ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid, was notable because the Dolphins eventually could face a decision on whether to move forward with Tua Tagovailoa.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The shake-up leaves an unusual number of spots open on the party’s Central Committee, which began its term in 2022 with 205 members and 171 non-voting alternates.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Moose Jaw was actually unusual for its welcoming of Chinese immigrants, no small achievement in the often violently racist response to Asian immigrants to North America.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Newsworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsworthy. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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