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newsworthiness

American  
[nooz-wur-thee-nis, nyooz-] / ˈnuzˌwɜr ði nɪs, ˈnyuz- /

noun

  1. the quality of being newsworthy.


Example Sentences

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But plenty of journalists seem to be confusing access with newsworthiness.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

“For decades, the Commission has recognized that bona fide news interviews, late-night programs, and daytime news shows are entitled to editorial discretion based on newsworthiness, not political favoritism,” Gomez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

It overturned an earlier decision by Facebook to keep the video live, citing "newsworthiness".

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2023

The incident underscored both the thinning out of Twitter’s content moderation team and the broader debate within tech companies about which content to leave up in the name of free speech and newsworthiness.

From New York Times • May 8, 2023

After a trial is over, "the newsworthiness is gone," he said.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2023