as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
her long-standing noteworthiness as a neurosurgeon gets her many referrals from doctors around the country
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as in remarkable
worth remembering or mentioning
former neighbors claimed that there was nothing noteworthy about the serial killer who had once quietly lived among them
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
winner of the Nobel Prize for his noteworthy contributions to the field of genetics
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Recent Examples of noteworthiness
Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
The Panthers splurged on the defense during the first week of free agency, signing five veteran players to noteworthy contracts.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
The distance from Dunedin, where the reserve is located, to mainland Antarctica is more than 1,500 miles, and the distance to the isolated islands is even farther, so while the species themselves are not rare, their appearance so far outside their natural range is noteworthy.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
While the Cleveland Browns ended up keeping Garrett with a massive contract extension, Philadelphia's interest is noteworthy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The song charted on both Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts — not quite the Hot 100, but still a noteworthy first collaboration.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
The Panthers splurged on the defense during the first week of free agency, signing five veteran players to noteworthy contracts.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
The distance from Dunedin, where the reserve is located, to mainland Antarctica is more than 1,500 miles, and the distance to the isolated islands is even farther, so while the species themselves are not rare, their appearance so far outside their natural range is noteworthy.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
While the Cleveland Browns ended up keeping Garrett with a massive contract extension, Philadelphia's interest is noteworthy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noteworthiness
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Williams flashes dominance as a run defender and upside as a pass rusher, while Ratledge is going to start 10 years in the league.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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In the following months, Modi’s government introduced a series of extraordinary initiatives meant to solidify Hindu dominance.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a remarkable political rebound, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals bested Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives after Trump’s tariffs and threats to annex its neighbor changed the fortunes of the governing party, which had been trailing in the polls for years.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Star Power That Vancouver have accomplished their run to the final without Scottish playmaker Ryan Gauld for the last two rounds is nothing short of remarkable.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Her thirty-five-year corporate journey has been marked by outstanding achievement and transformative influence.—
Mamie Jones,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Although single motherhood was challenging, Henson has a moving story and created an outstanding life for herself despite the odds.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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Even for the big names, the distinction between the pure and the pragmatic holds fast.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Technical Architecture Supports Continuous Improvement The distinction between NeMo and Nvidia’s Inference Microservices, branded as NIMs, lies in their complementary functions.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The bird's appearance certainly made for a memorable video, and Brada couldn't resist sharing it on social media.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The alchemy of bringing multiple things together to create a memorable pitch and start an exciting partnership all depends on chemistry.—
Rob Davis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The research was designed to capture a look at much of the world, said study lead and report contributor Dr. Byron Johnson, distinguished professor of the social sciences at Baylor in Waco, Texas.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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Only this season for Valladolid has proved anything but distinguished.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Murrow worked on Adlai Stevenson’s presidential campaign while at CBS, excusing his partiality as moral and intellectual superiority.—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 Apr. 2025
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The three fundamental pillars of relative superiority are: • It is achieved at the pivotal moment of an engagement.—
Chris Harris,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Philadelphia’s most notable sanctuary policy, an executive order signed by then-Mayor Jim Kenney in January 2016, is its refusal to have its jails honor ICE detainers or requests for release dates.—
Jennifer J. Lee,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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The most notable success story was cornerback Jerry Jacobs, undrafted in 2021 out of Arkansas.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Noteworthiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noteworthiness. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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