noteworthy

adjective

note·​wor·​thy ˈnōt-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce noteworthy (audio)
Synonyms of noteworthynext
: 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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Also noteworthy, the evening marked the seventh tie in Oscar’s history, which dates back to 1929. Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026 Additionally, any fresh details on Rubin’s successor architecture — dubbed Feynman after theoretical physicist Richard Feynman and planned to debut in 2028 — will be noteworthy, as Nvidia continues to push the envelope on innovation to stay ahead of the competition. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026 The Academy Awards has always brought the glamour, but the Oscars 2026 red carpet feels especially noteworthy. Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026 But that game served as a noteworthy bookend to a season, both for him and for the Warriors, that contained a fair share of obstacles but ultimately ended with Nagler having a prominent hand in team history, even with an injured one. Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026 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 19 Mar. 2026.

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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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