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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
Another newsworthy offering on the site resulted from a deal with Novo Nordisk for Wegovy, its GLP-1 drug for weight loss and diabetes, with the price reduced to as little as $199 a month for the pen.
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Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Private citizens may only become newsworthy when they are involved in a crime or caught up (sometimes through no fault of their own) in a significant, newsworthy event.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
If a race has not been called, the AP will continue to cover any newsworthy developments, such as candidate concessions or declarations of victory.
—Robert Yoon, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
First Amendment experts warn the bill could silence legitimate criticism and newsworthy reporting.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Private citizens may only become newsworthy when they are involved in a crime or caught up (sometimes through no fault of their own) in a significant, newsworthy event.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
If a race has not been called, the AP will continue to cover any newsworthy developments, such as candidate concessions or declarations of victory.
—Robert Yoon, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
First Amendment experts warn the bill could silence legitimate criticism and newsworthy reporting.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsworthy
Adjective
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Some of these flourishes are jarringly funny, others merely stop the film momentarily in its tracks.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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People being all excited to be in an alliance that doesn't actually exist shouldn't be funny.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The hotel, situated mid-way between the NGO-centric suburb of Pétion-Ville and downtown, is a remarkable illustration of what can be done.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Beyond all this, the new Space Age is remarkable in that what seemed like a neat compartment between Earth and space is breaking down.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Since 2006, the one-star Michelin restaurant Pur’ has been run by Jean-François Roquette and has consistently offered a creative and memorable dining experience in a city full of them.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Both James and Francis have witnessed memorable and unexpected reactions to the film.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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May’s list includes the discovery of a possible prehistoric mining site in the Pyrenees; a new species of tiny blue octopus; why cats seem to prefer silver vine to catnip; and why political polarization might behave like a phase transition, among other noteworthy stories.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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The Division 5 boys outdoor track and field championships at Bridgewater State University on Sunday was dominated by Weston while the school’s girls team had a noteworthy performance at the meet, too.—
Patrick Plunkett,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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In addition, the Urban Summit played a leading role in the special election to recall former Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr.—
Freddrell Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Today he can be found dressed as Revere at the Paul Revere House or, on special occasions, reenacting the revolutionary’s famous midnight ride.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Before releasing his initial budget in April, the mayor urged the council not to make significant cuts to homelessness, contending that could reverse notable progress the city has made on the issue.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Mythos, the existence of which was first reported by Fortune in March, is notable for its coding and cyber capabilities, including the ability to find vulnerabilities in existing software and chain these vulnerabilities together to execute sophisticated cyber attacks.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Since arriving at the zoo, the buffalo has attracted large crowds and sparked debate over its unusual nickname.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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What’s unusual is to see these elements presented so grandly on a stage as big as The Bushnell’s and presented in a manner that doesn’t compromise a dark tale of anger, revenge, dangerous romance, desperation and survival.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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“Newsworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsworthy. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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