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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For someone who has played sparingly, Adams’ endurance and stamina were noteworthy. Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024 Whenever history is being made on season 48 of a show, that is certainly noteworthy. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 On the upside, lovely little Neel (Robert Timothy Smith) gets to shine and Jude Law feels more relaxed in his double-faced role, and the episode's take on child soldiers in Star Wars is noteworthy, if a bit shallow. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024 The most noteworthy experience was shopping for new eyewear at SOLAKZADE. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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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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