NEWSWORTHY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

newsworthy

adjective

Definition of newsworthy

as in funny

interesting or important enough to report as news The rescue was certainly a newsworthy story.

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Recent Examples of newsworthy Trump frequently posts policy announcements and other newsworthy information, including about the Iran war, that sends global markets hurtling up or down. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 July 2026 Fewer theaters at 80 percent capacity is remarkable and newsworthy. — Daren Smith, IndieWire, 8 July 2026 So that’s just historic and incredible and really is so newsworthy to be, why to go in 2026. — AFAR Media, 30 May 2026 If threats are newsworthy, the resolution of those threats should be as well. — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for newsworthy

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Adjective

Peppino Mazzullo, the Italian actor who provided the voice for the mouse puppet Topo Gigio, best known for his frequent, funny appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, died Wednesday.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
While Eisenman’s works are funny at first glance, a nuanced narrative, interweaving the personal and political, can usually be teased out of them.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of funny

Adjective

This lushness is truly remarkable on an island known for its volcanic soil, which traditionally hampers plant growth.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The remarkable rise of Hyperliquid In the short time since the Hyperliquid blockchain launched in 2023, its HYPE token has vaulted into the top 10 most valuable cryptocurrencies.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of remarkable

Adjective

This produced memorable moments like the GameStop short squeeze, and gave rise to investing celebrities like Roaring Kitty, who bellowed into his laptop microphone while sharing his portfolio on YouTube.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
The conversations, the inmates, and their most memorable moments continued to live with audiences even after the finale.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of memorable

Adjective

What was noteworthy this time, however, was the way that the press responded.

— Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2026
Although the visit produced no major breakthroughs on the countries’ fundamental differences, analysts said the incremental steps were noteworthy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of noteworthy

Adjective

In the art context, institutions like Art Basel continue to craft special rules to accommodate the new money that only emerging markets like crypto seem able to supply.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
An ever-changing lineup of special Balinese cultural experiences is also part of the private club deal.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of special

Adjective

Among recent theater that has wrestled, even tangentially, with the Jewish diaspora’s relationship to Israel, like Birthright, Jewish Plot, or Giant, Slam Frank is notable both for its gregarious impudence and then sudden caution.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Given this was such a deluge, a few of the most notable points of concern might be an appropriate rain gauge.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

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