NOTEWORTHY Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

noteworthy

adjective

ˈnōt-ˌwər-t͟hē

Definition of noteworthy

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 Top-150 prospect Landon Duckworth is a noteworthy addition to the position group. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 27 July 2026 So her lighthearted moment with her former tormentor was noteworthy, and not lost on Negan. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026 The timing of the post is noteworthy, considering later today Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to provide an update on the progress of the company’s Robotaxi service during its second quarter earnings call. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 July 2026 With the World Cup, Wimbledon, and Hollywood premieres all happening in tandem, there has been no shortage of athletes and actors rocking noteworthy watches this week. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for noteworthy

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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

At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Boasting an outstanding 57-hour battery life, plus a quick 5-minute charge that adds 3 hours of playtime, they are built to power through days of classes without needing an outlet.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of outstanding

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

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

The film’s story is said to follow a young dancer at an elite ballet school who finally earns the lead in a prestigious recital, but her focus is shattered by a family tragedy.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Today’s next generation of aspiring leaders is looking for more than a lucrative payout or a prestigious title.

— Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of prestigious

Adjective

But illustrious affiliations are no longer necessary to gain an audience.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
The Norwegian has an illustrious history with the European Championship — winning the 1500m/5000m double at the last three editions in Berlin 2018, Munich 2022 and Roma 2024.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of illustrious

Adjective

That disposition, building inside a system with no certainty of outcome, is what every emerging market requires from the people inside it who are not yet famous enough to wait.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Opulent Gundel, the famous café and restaurant that opened in 1910, is nearby.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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