noteworthy

adjective

note·​wor·​thy ˈnōt-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce noteworthy (audio)
: worthy of or attracting attention especially because of some special excellence
a noteworthy contribution
noteworthily adverb
noteworthiness noun

Examples of noteworthy in a Sentence

He gave several noteworthy performances during his short career. Nothing noteworthy happened that evening. Her art is noteworthy for its great quality and beauty.
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By James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made by History January 23, 2025 10:00 AM EST Donald Trump spent a noteworthy chunk of the transition period provoking controversy—and insulting NATO allies—with his proposals for expanding the U.S. James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made By History , TIME, 23 Jan. 2025 Another noteworthy thing about the announcement is who isn’t involved, The Times’s Cade Metz reports for DealBook: Microsoft, which has a partnership with OpenAI. Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 Another noteworthy fact is that amid the digital boom, vinyl maintained its relevance with a 9% growth in sales during 2024. Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025 Here's a rundown of the most noteworthy: Withdrawing from the World Health Organization, which would mean the U.S. no longer provides funds to the agency or participates in its global health efforts. Victoria Knight, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for noteworthy 

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of noteworthy was in 1552

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“Noteworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noteworthy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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noteworthy

adjective
note·​wor·​thy -ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce noteworthy (audio)
: worthy of note : remarkable
noteworthiness noun

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