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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
This shouldn’t be newsworthy or exceptional.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Peaceful protests are newsworthy.
—Nancy Gibbs, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Republicans are in control of Congress, and Democrats are still considered the more newsworthy members.
—Tim Graham, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Under the law, publications regarding newsworthy events or matters of public interest are generally exempt from the publicity rights of the persons shown.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Peaceful protests are newsworthy.
—Nancy Gibbs, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Republicans are in control of Congress, and Democrats are still considered the more newsworthy members.
—Tim Graham, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Under the law, publications regarding newsworthy events or matters of public interest are generally exempt from the publicity rights of the persons shown.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsworthy
Adjective
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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The performance is funny and manic and just the right amount of sad and desperate.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The questions surrounding the Mississippi crash and the mystery of why the animals were traveling through the South are remarkable, animal advocates say.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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But at the New York City Marathon in 2025, Truwit finished another marathon, completing the most remarkable comeback from a devastating physical and psychological trauma.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Stumble, on the other hand, has characters who are big and broad but not necessarily memorable.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Meredith penned many memorable words for The Look as well.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Aside from what Ballard gave up in exchange for Gardner, the timing of this deal may be just as noteworthy.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Then around Halloween, the movie collected $5 million to $6 million, which is noteworthy considering it’s been widely available on streaming for months.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The arrows don't predict the future or claim special insight.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In special event zones like one recently established near Petco Park, annual fees for additional spots will jump from $317 to $10,000 — one-third less than the $15,000 proposed by Gloria’s staff.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Here are seven notable stats from the game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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The rink can attract notable people.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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This translation by Nancy Naomi Carlson preserves the rich musicality of the original French, as well as its frequent use of wordplay and often unusual word choice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ostrich Leather Recognizable by its distinctive quill pattern and supple texture, ostrich leather combines durability with an unusual kind of beauty.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Newsworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsworthy. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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