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 Pelley, who has been with CBS News since 1989 and with 60 Minutes since 2004, has his own newsworthy romance with his wife, Jane Boone. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026 Naturally, these group chats are the newsworthy ones, the outliers. — Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 18 May 2026 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. — Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 Of course, most of those posts are not individually newsworthy. — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for newsworthy

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Adjective

Bitingly funny in its comedy and wistful in its drama, the film rests on the delicate performance of newcomer Verma, a diminutive, age-appropriate actor who molds Ilyas in captivating ways.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
There are also funny cameos from Pete Davidson and Bobby Cannavale, both used well.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of funny

Adjective

As the war in Iran continues, TIFF will host the world premiere of a Tehran, Under the Skin, a documentary that offers a remarkable view of an unexpected aspect of Iranian society.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
The latest find is one of many remarkable Roman discoveries made across England in recent years.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of remarkable

Adjective

The actress also had a memorable guest turn on The Vampire Diaries and reunited with Ben McKenzie for a diabolical three-episode run on Gotham.

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
This perfume combines the quintessential summer fruit with tonka bean, florals, plum nectar, and apple blossom for a truly memorable, sweet but not overly saccharine finish.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of memorable

Adjective

Yet, a few noteworthy exceptions break the rule, offering something accessible to those who don’t know the city inside out.

— Dinah McClintock, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Russia’s Evolving Tactics and Technologies While the assault itself is noteworthy, the drone footage also provides insight into the latest Russian tactics and equipment.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of noteworthy

Adjective

That’s a special achievement at Goodwood, which in person feels exclusive but not quite exclusionary.

— Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs and special teams have already been announced.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of special

Adjective

There are six centuries of architectural styles represented in the buildings here, with Renaissance and Baroque among the most notable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
The resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan last month, however, was a notable exception, experts say.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of notable

Adjective

Ultimately, both sides are jockeying for power after the war, given the unusual uncertainty brought on by the change in the supreme leadership.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Some reported magnetic order, unusual Hall effects, and efficient spin-charge conversion, while others found no evidence of magnetism in bulk crystals or relaxed thin films.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

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