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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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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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His being handsome, funny and not known for comedy was a real asset.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Thank you to all the remarkable health care workers, who take our lives in your hands.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The series broke records on its home turf on RAI Italy, premiering with peak viewership hitting 4.6 million and a remarkable 23% market share, surpassing by far the channel’s median.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 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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Gold has always held a special allure for investors who see it as a safe harbor, especially today when incompetence at the top threatens to blow up financial assets.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Weekends can get crowded, but weekdays are quieter, meaning the short, steep hikes to various overlooks—including Old Baldy (the park's most notable hill) will be less traversed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
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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In an unusual coincidence, Saldivar was denied parole on Thursday, the same day as Lopez's announcement.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The contract also maintains its unusual provision allowing Sanders to disclose any athletically related outside income to his superiors verbally, thus enabling him to follow NCAA bylaws while ensuring that no public paper trail is created for these earnings.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Newsworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsworthy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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