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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The decline was among the most noteworthy changes in polling about the November ballot, PPIC poll director Mark Baldassare told The Sacramento Bee. — Andrew Graham october 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 The next highest is 33, and that’s noteworthy, as Sam Darnold hasn’t reached even 14 points when attempting fewer than 40 passes this year. — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 But there were also some exciting finishes and noteworthy victories. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 Although landing a roster spot at a major college is a noteworthy achievement under any circumstances, Bryan faces steep odds. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 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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