noteworthy

[noht-wur-thee]

adjective

1. worthy of notice or attention; notable; remarkable.

   a noteworthy addition to our collection of rare books.

   Synonyms: significant, outstanding, distinguished

noteworthy

/ ˈnəʊtˌwɜːðɪ /

adjective

1. worthy of notice; notable

Other Word Forms

• noteworthily adverb
• noteworthiness noun
• unnoteworthy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of noteworthy¹

First recorded in 1545–55; note + worthy

Example Sentences

The Rams are playing an opponent on Sunday that will be without its star quarterback and other noteworthy starters.

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Analysts suggest China’s move is noteworthy, institutionalizing its export control system.

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The absence of Premier League champions Liverpool was particularly noteworthy, as was that of Barcelona, who won La Liga last season.

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Fonda’s most noteworthy and reviled political moment occurred the same year, when she was photographed by the North Vietnamese sitting atop an antiaircraft gun.

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This fall, check out these noteworthy British mysteries, three with film or television connections and a fourth that’s ripe for adaptation.

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Related Words

• conspicuous 
• evident 
• exceptional 
• extraordinary 
• meaningful 
• memorable 
• notable 
• noticeable 
• outstanding 
• remarkable 
• significant 
• unique 
• unusual