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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
Thursday's remarks by Iran's new supreme leader were absolutely newsworthy and legitimate for CNN to air them, said Jane Ferguson, a veteran international correspondent and founder of the journalism platform Noosphere.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
While the Colts try to navigate what’s already been a newsworthy offseason, especially over the last week, the draft creeps closer.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
While the Colts try to navigate what’s already been a newsworthy offseason, especially over the last week, the draft creeps closer.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsworthy
Adjective
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There’s a funny reason why the pain flares in your upper face and forehead, a bit of a distance from the area responsible for the cold.—
Julia Daye,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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As funny as her life seems, like everyone's, serious moments pepper the comedy.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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More remarkable is his ability to convince skittish engineers, investors, and a tech-skeptical public that their priorities, even when mutually exclusive, are also his priorities.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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There’s also no denying that finishing with a point per game or better in 21 consecutive NHL seasons is a remarkable achievement.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What was most memorable about your stay?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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But there was something else memorable and perhaps telling about this interminable game, which clocked in at 3 hours 36 minutes — the longest nine-inning Royals game of the pitch-clock era that began in 2023.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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After a busy offseason that included adding several key players and noteworthy stadium renovations, Baltimore began its season Thursday with a win over the Twins on opening day before taking the series to start its 2026 season strong.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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To non-Canadian eyes, Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau’s decision to post a message of condolence in English following the airline’s deadly crash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport may not seem all that noteworthy.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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City spokesperson Helena Poleo said special event permits are common, and that the Ultra Music Festival used one.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Torii Hunter, a defensive whiz who now works as an Angels special assistant and who happened to be in the dugout, was succinct in his praise for the performance.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As Christians around the world mark Holy Week, the Catholic Church in the United States is reporting a notable increase in attendance and interest in joining the faith.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rookie Hugo Gonzalez did not enter until garbage time for the second straight game — a notable development as Mazzulla works to finalize his playoff rotation.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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When a series of tragic failures at New Era Community Health Center left scores of the county’s weakest, poorest and most erratic residents in danger, Florida health inspectors took the unusual step of threatening to shut down the home.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Many of Barbosa’s followers know him for his unusual feats like holding the Guinness World Record for the fastest visits to every CTA station or sprinting through the United Center during a Bulls game.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Newsworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsworthy. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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