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interesting or important enough to report as news
The rescue was certainly a newsworthy story.
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Recent Examples of newsworthy
The incident is one of many newsworthy stories involving DCA air traffic control recently.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The exchange with Favre also newsworthy, meaning of interest to the public and a recording for which may be constitutionally protected.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
But the Laughton deal was the most newsworthy of the day, considering his value on and off the ice and his extended history with the organization.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Potentially newsworthy footage that Johnson shot with the documentarian Laura Poitras in Yemen shares time with the simple spontaneity of a lightning strike caught on camera in Nodaway County, Mo.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The exchange with Favre also newsworthy, meaning of interest to the public and a recording for which may be constitutionally protected.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
But the Laughton deal was the most newsworthy of the day, considering his value on and off the ice and his extended history with the organization.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Potentially newsworthy footage that Johnson shot with the documentarian Laura Poitras in Yemen shares time with the simple spontaneity of a lightning strike caught on camera in Nodaway County, Mo.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsworthy
Adjective
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His being handsome, funny and not known for comedy was a real asset.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Kawhi Leonard was the star of the show, though, leading the Clippers with 39 points on a remarkable 15-for-19 shooting night.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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Of course, Perino had the remarkable experience of having a president of the United States serve as one of her unofficial mentors.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Another memorable moment is the last few minutes of episode two.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Indianapolis Comeback Among the many memorable moments in Gannon's career with the Raiders, one game stands out as a particular demonstration of his mental toughness and leadership—a remarkable comeback victory against the Indianapolis Colts.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The distance from Dunedin, where the reserve is located, to mainland Antarctica is more than 1,500 miles, and the distance to the isolated islands is even farther, so while the species themselves are not rare, their appearance so far outside their natural range is noteworthy.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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While the Cleveland Browns ended up keeping Garrett with a massive contract extension, Philadelphia's interest is noteworthy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Lawmakers can call themselves back to the Capitol in Boise for special sessions with a petition signed by at least 60% of the House and Senate.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Be sure to visit the Deals and Offers website page to learn about special promotions, especially for families, large groups, corporate events, seniors, or return visitors.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Champ Celebration: The Royals will welcome back notable alumni for championship gala Here are more notable aspects of Thursday’s game: Michael Massey records three hits The Royals need productive at-bats.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Set on Royal Terrace—one of Edinburgh’s most notable streets—a 19th-century Georgian townhouse has just hit the market with Knight Frank for £2.95 million (about $3.9 million).—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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Although not musicians, the Goldbergs quickly realized there was something unusual about their 3-year-old boy.—
Steve Rothaus,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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For one group of six girls living in Waterloo, Canada, their lives took an unusual turn when a couple of very territorial geese decided to claim their front lawn as their own.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Newsworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsworthy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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