newsworthy
adjective
news·wor·thy
ˈnüz-ˌwər-t͟hē 
ˈnyüz-
: interesting enough to the general public to warrant reporting
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If a race has not been called, the AP will continue to cover any newsworthy developments, such as candidate concessions or declarations of victory.
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Robert Yoon, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
First Amendment experts warn the bill could silence legitimate criticism and newsworthy reporting.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
While Montana maintained his right of publicity was misappropriated, the court held the posters reflected reporting on newsworthy events.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is now officially in the books, and as with any draft day, there were plenty of newsworthy moments.
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Robert Yoon, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
First Amendment experts warn the bill could silence legitimate criticism and newsworthy reporting.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
While Montana maintained his right of publicity was misappropriated, the court held the posters reflected reporting on newsworthy events.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is now officially in the books, and as with any draft day, there were plenty of newsworthy moments.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Newsworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newsworthy. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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newsworthy
adjective
news·wor·thy
-ˌwər-t͟hē
: sufficiently interesting to the average person to deserve reporting
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