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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
Another newsworthy offering on the site resulted from a deal with Novo Nordisk for Wegovy, its GLP-1 drug for weight loss and diabetes, with the price reduced to as little as $199 a month for the pen.
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Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Private citizens may only become newsworthy when they are involved in a crime or caught up (sometimes through no fault of their own) in a significant, newsworthy event.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
If a race has not been called, the AP will continue to cover any newsworthy developments, such as candidate concessions or declarations of victory.
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Robert Yoon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
First Amendment experts warn the bill could silence legitimate criticism and newsworthy reporting.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Private citizens may only become newsworthy when they are involved in a crime or caught up (sometimes through no fault of their own) in a significant, newsworthy event.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
If a race has not been called, the AP will continue to cover any newsworthy developments, such as candidate concessions or declarations of victory.
—
Robert Yoon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
First Amendment experts warn the bill could silence legitimate criticism and newsworthy reporting.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsworthy
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Watching improv is reliably funny because performers work without a script.
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But figuring out how to do all that while being funny at the same time?
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Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved.
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These creative calculations suggest a grand total of about 20 million species of insects, many of them with behaviors and physical adaptations and remarkable lives scientists today can only dream of discovering.
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America's Got Talent hosts recalled the show's most memorable acts during Tuesday's special episode.
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Open mics, improv classes, trivia and craft nights offer cheaper, more memorable alternatives that psychologists say may actually be better for your relationships and friendships.
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That in and of itself wasn’t noteworthy — ice after starts is a regular part of any pitcher’s recovery and arm care.
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The Benefits of Kombucha Better Digestion The most noteworthy benefits of kombucha are tied to digestion.
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The Kelce brothers have a special royal guest joining their podcast before the Swift wedding extravaganza.
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Back in December 2023, Travis opened up about receiving a special gift from his new brother-in-law, who was dressed as Santa.
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The most notable thing in Kansas’ law on fireworks is that bottle rockets are banned statewide.
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After his death, Gifford said that a posthumous scan revealed that the former football player also had a notable condition, CTE, that often shows up in athletes who've endured numerous hits to the head.
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Although his adoption listing didn't mention his unusual paws, his foster mom did.
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Indeed, that has led to the highly unusual situation of Australia not being the defending champions in either women’s World Cup, with India holding the 50-over title and New Zealand the T20 crown.
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“Newsworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsworthy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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