noteworthy

adjective

note·​wor·​thy ˈnōt-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce noteworthy (audio)
Synonyms of noteworthy
: worthy of or attracting attention especially because of some special excellence
a noteworthy contribution
noteworthily
ˈnōt-ˌwər-t͟hə-lē How to pronounce noteworthy (audio)
adverb
noteworthiness
ˈnōt-ˌwər-t͟hē-nəs How to pronounce noteworthy (audio)
noun

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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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In the logic of edutainment, random children hanging around in the company of a plush creature is nothing noteworthy. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 The cuisine was also noteworthy, a generous choice of cocktails, wines, and cuisine with hints of contemporary English inspiration, while avoiding being British stodgy. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 While the target of the attack is certainly important (and terrifying), the most noteworthy aspect is that it was carried out with minimal human intervention and using AI tools anyone can access. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 This isn't exactly the NFL prospect-rich heyday under coach Pete Carroll, but the Trojans feature some noteworthy players to monitor this season in terms of the 2027 draft. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noteworthy

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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

adjective
note·​wor·​thy -ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce noteworthy (audio)
: worthy of note : remarkable
noteworthiness noun
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