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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
Still, videos may remain online if they are considered newsworthy or tied to current events.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
These are all important and newsworthy issues.
—Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Because of this constant attention, things that had never been especially newsworthy about the vice president were suddenly reported and scrutinized.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Political protests are inherently more newsworthy, however.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
These are all important and newsworthy issues.
—Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Because of this constant attention, things that had never been especially newsworthy about the vice president were suddenly reported and scrutinized.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Political protests are inherently more newsworthy, however.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsworthy
Adjective
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What follows is a dramedy that is simultaneously an anthropological examination of the film industry’s denizens and a disturbing — though often very funny — look at the fragility of identity in that world.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Sep. 2025
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My idea of funny is the English say the craziest things with a straight face.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even more remarkable about the Jesko is its aerodynamics, which in the limited production Jesko Attack model produce more than 3,000 pounds of downforce.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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And the Final 3 will look back on all the memorable moments during a special Friday episode before embarking on the first leg of the three-part Head of Household competition.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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But for someone who has created some of the most memorable transformations ever put to screen, Baker has a somewhat surprising genre aversion.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has served half of the six-game suspension handed down by the NFL before the start of the 2025 season, and that’s noteworthy.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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Yelp only allowed up to five spots per metro area to ensure geographic diversity, so four Phoenix spots receiving the honor is a noteworthy number.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The New York Knicks have a golden opportunity to do something special this season.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pair both marked the milestone by sharing professional couple photos on Instagram, along with special tributes to each other.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, there are notable drawbacks compared to other no-annual-fee cash-back credit cards.—
Holly Johnson,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Vertvie Wireless Bra in Black Another notable design detail is the bra's jelly bands on the bottom of the cups.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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News about the meeting broke Thursday, and no reason was initially provided for the unusual gathering.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Something tat the grand jury already decided on one count, which is very, very un -- very, very unusual for a grand jury.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Newsworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsworthy. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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