1
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 noteworthy
While prominent pages such as those of The New York Times and The Washington Post often ask noteworthy people to write op-eds, many newspapers seem to rely on a combination of volunteer writers from the community and unsolicited contributions.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The spa is especially noteworthy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The recent divergence in how investors value Polymarket and Kalshi is noteworthy given that the two companies’ valuations have moved in lockstep for the past year.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
While the outlet always has incredible finds, the deals are especially noteworthy right now, with savings up to 73 percent.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The spa is especially noteworthy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The recent divergence in how investors value Polymarket and Kalshi is noteworthy given that the two companies’ valuations have moved in lockstep for the past year.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
While the outlet always has incredible finds, the deals are especially noteworthy right now, with savings up to 73 percent.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noteworthy
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Yet what made the voyage truly remarkable was not only the wildlife but the way Silver Origin so effortlessly connected us to the Galápagos through its design, Ecuadorian crew, and expert naturalists.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ingram’s story is remarkable, and his late-season run was equal parts outstanding, sorely needed and unexpected.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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For Reynders, that outstanding $670,000 is key to making the math work on an ongoing renovation that will drain the library’s capital reserves.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ingram’s story is remarkable, and his late-season run was equal parts outstanding, sorely needed and unexpected.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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There are also more pragmatic reasons why scientists strive to come up with a memorable acronym.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Steyer didn’t have a single memorable line, though his closing statement did redeem him somewhat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Presidential Scholars program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Mfume has served Maryland for many years in a distinguished and honorable way.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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The latter is especially notable because the WEC’s pastry chef, Yohann Le Bescond, was a semifinalist in the 2025 James Beard Awards.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Senator Lisa Murkowski, that Republican of Alaska, who's one of the more notable folks up here on the Hill on the GOP side about criticizing the war in Iran, has floated in conversations with reporters in the hallway here the possibility of drawing up an AUMF and putting it up for a vote.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The prestigious awards, given to the top boys and girls players in the state, are presented by the Chicago Tribune in conjunction with the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Wilson has scored 94 goals in the Premier League, putting him six away from the prestigious 100 Club.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The team held a pre-game ceremony at Truist Park to celebrate Snitker, 70, for his illustrious career and dedication to the franchise.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vakoch said that among the early proponents of displaying pictures to communicate with extraterrestrials was the illustrious mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The most famous shredder of all time is Eddie Van Halen.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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This remote coastline in western Australia is a stark contrast to the country's more famous beaches, such as Bondi Beach, but is just as beautiful.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Noteworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noteworthy. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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