1
as in remarkable
worth remembering or mentioning
former neighbors claimed that there was nothing noteworthy about the serial killer who had once quietly lived among them
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
winner of the Nobel Prize for his noteworthy contributions to the field of genetics
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Recent Examples of noteworthy
Just as noteworthy is the absence of the driver’s assistance and safety features that are standard on today’s Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and, yes, Porsches.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Victor Reiter is a noteworthy selection whose soft orange lanterns expand to three inches in diameter, while Moonchimes has two-inch lemon yellow blooms, and Fruit Salad has strong orange flowers that erupt prolifically on and off throughout the year.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Finishing tops in the NBA in 3-pointers (270) is also noteworthy, no?
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The spa is especially noteworthy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Victor Reiter is a noteworthy selection whose soft orange lanterns expand to three inches in diameter, while Moonchimes has two-inch lemon yellow blooms, and Fruit Salad has strong orange flowers that erupt prolifically on and off throughout the year.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Finishing tops in the NBA in 3-pointers (270) is also noteworthy, no?
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The spa is especially noteworthy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noteworthy
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The distance the field has traveled since −and has yet to go − represents a remarkable and very American medical journey, characterized by big ideas, big risks, perserverence and issues of fairness and eye-popping prices.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Krakauer survived a deadly ordeal on Everest—a high price to pay for a remarkable book.—
Dan Zak,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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At Friday’s news conference, Cordero-Stutz said outstanding citations will be dismissed.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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In the bottom of the ninth with one on and one out, Carson Benge made an outstanding diving catch in right field to rob Vaughn Grisson of extra bases and prevent a run from scoring.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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There are also more pragmatic reasons why scientists strive to come up with a memorable acronym.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Steyer didn’t have a single memorable line, though his closing statement did redeem him somewhat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Presidential Scholars program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Mfume has served Maryland for many years in a distinguished and honorable way.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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The latter is especially notable because the WEC’s pastry chef, Yohann Le Bescond, was a semifinalist in the 2025 James Beard Awards.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Senator Lisa Murkowski, that Republican of Alaska, who's one of the more notable folks up here on the Hill on the GOP side about criticizing the war in Iran, has floated in conversations with reporters in the hallway here the possibility of drawing up an AUMF and putting it up for a vote.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The prestigious awards, given to the top boys and girls players in the state, are presented by the Chicago Tribune in conjunction with the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Wilson has scored 94 goals in the Premier League, putting him six away from the prestigious 100 Club.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The team held a pre-game ceremony at Truist Park to celebrate Snitker, 70, for his illustrious career and dedication to the franchise.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vakoch said that among the early proponents of displaying pictures to communicate with extraterrestrials was the illustrious mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The most famous shredder of all time is Eddie Van Halen.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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This remote coastline in western Australia is a stark contrast to the country's more famous beaches, such as Bondi Beach, but is just as beautiful.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Noteworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noteworthy. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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