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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Steele is one of six fighters Vendetta Sports Media tagged as elite from Season 8, and that’s part of the reason why the 29-year-old Syndicate MMA product’s main roster debut at UFC 312 is noteworthy. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Nonetheless, the timing of this coming just a day after West’s rant is noteworthy. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025 Manchester City’s treble-winning side of 2022-23 were noteworthy for their collective height compared to previous Pep Guardiola sides. Carl Anka, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 But Gaetz openly mulling a run is nonetheless noteworthy. Kirby Wilson, Orlando Sentinel, 8 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 20 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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