noteworthy

American  

[noht-wur-thee] / ˈnoʊtˌwɜr ði /

adjective

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

   a noteworthy addition to our collection of rare books.

   Synonyms:

   significant, outstanding, distinguished

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noteworthy British  

/ ˈnəʊtˌwɜːðɪ /

adjective

1. worthy of notice; notable

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Other Word Forms

• noteworthily adverb
• noteworthiness noun
• unnoteworthy adjective

Etymology

Origin of noteworthy

First recorded in 1545–55; note + worthy

Example Sentences

A child who did something particularly noteworthy in school any given week earned the privilege of eating off the “star plate” on Shabbat and was offered the opportunity to invite a friend’s family for dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal

This move marks a small but noteworthy change from the period of the Fed shrinking its balance sheet, a process often called quantitative tightening.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another set of noteworthy entries from 2025 engage with classic whodunit scenarios.

From The Wall Street Journal

And perhaps the most striking aspect of Hamilton's season is that it has been unique in one noteworthy way.

From BBC

Even if bubble fears are misplaced—remember, statistical observations are just that, not ironclad predictions—this trend is still noteworthy.

From Barron's

Related Words

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