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
Given that the endangerment finding underpins all of the EPA’s noteworthy climate rules, this move is a big deal with significant consequences for efforts to tackle emissions as well as regulate companies.
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Justin Worland, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
But also noteworthy, the refs in the Olympic tournament won’t have people in a Situation Room to help influence their decisions on video review.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
There weren't too many noteworthy plays for the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Given California’s overwhelmingly Democratic electorate, that would be a noteworthy upset.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
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Justin Worland, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
But also noteworthy, the refs in the Olympic tournament won’t have people in a Situation Room to help influence their decisions on video review.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
There weren't too many noteworthy plays for the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Given California’s overwhelmingly Democratic electorate, that would be a noteworthy upset.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noteworthy
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Volantis rode a uniquely dynamic sinker and borderline unhittable slider to a remarkable freshman season pitching out of the bullpen.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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The local crowd cheered loudly for Brignone, who won gold in the super-G three days earlier and has made a remarkable comeback from a devastating crash in the Italian championships 10 months ago.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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He was named the UIL’s most outstanding wrestler in Class 6A, which is a first for Carroll’s program.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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Police departments nationwide offered a unique suggestion for a Valentine’s Day gift and urged people to turn in exes with outstanding warrants.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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But that memorable relief inning in Game 5 to preserve a 7-6 victory over the Yankees was his final appearance for the Dodgers, who allowed Buehler to leave as a free agent for a lucrative deal with Boston.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The service The team here is determined to give you a memorable experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Not only did the 18-year-old make his senior debut for Chelsea in the FA Cup away to Hull City, but a few days earlier, without fans knowing, the forward took on the distinguished role of club mascot, Stamford the Lion.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kristen Monroe is the chancellor’s distinguished professor and director of the Ethics Center at the University of California at Irvine.—
Kristen Monroe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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One of his most notable accomplishments was a paper published in 2007 about the presence of water on a distant planet outside our solar system.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The program has minted around a dozen unicorns so far, with notable fellowship alumni including Figma cofounder Dylan Field and Scale AI creator Lucy Guo.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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That year, the former prince was appointed a member of the Order of the Garter, one of the oldest and most prestigious honors in Britain.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Efe Demirel is a 7-foot-1 pro center from Turkey who logged minutes in the prestigious Euroleague and was named one of 10 rising stars at the FIBA U18 European Championships in 2023.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Last year marked 10 years since the Mets had last won a National League pennant, and this year the team will commemorate the 40-year anniversary of their last World Series championship, one of only two in the franchise’s less-than-illustrious history.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Canada's Mikael Kingsbury has already confirmed this will be his final Games, and his illustrious Olympic career is ending with gold.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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As to the famous fine line between stupid and clever, the stupidity and the cleverness are all but inextricable, and to the point.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Over the past week, a 30-year-old TikTok personality with a famous actor beau showed up in an awful lot of front rows.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Noteworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noteworthy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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