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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.
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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.
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Robert Yoon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
First Amendment experts warn the bill could silence legitimate criticism and newsworthy reporting.
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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
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This scene is funny as well as poignant because Albert was played by the late Rob Reiner.
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But while there are occasionally funny moments, these movies are emblematic of the dumbing down of America.
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Led by remarkable goal-tending by 37-year-old Eloy Room, the Blue Wave turned away Ecuador time after time.
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What’s remarkable is the speed of its development.
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Best cooking classes for kids abroad For families traveling internationally or living overseas, two standout programs offer something memorable.
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Since going back to work, her most memorable pop culture moments have been on the show Make It or Break It, her gig as a co-host on The View and her third-place finish on Dancing with the Stars.
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However, the most noteworthy information in the report concerns the Florida spaceport, where demand from SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch vehicles is expected to stress NASA.
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Something so rare is noteworthy.
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The talks will include US Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner and the US special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.
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No one enters without a hotel reservation or special pass.
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The discovery is the latest in a series of notable archaeological finds announced by Israeli researchers this year.
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The Sacramento Bee published several notable stories Friday covering local government, public health and state worker policy.
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What Trump is doing is unusual.
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Heat domes are not unusual, but the temperatures in this one have been.
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“Newsworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsworthy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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