noteworthy

adjective

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

Examples of noteworthy in a Sentence

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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From significant business changes to noteworthy product launches, there’s always something new happening in the world of design. Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025 What To Know Kimball Musk, who co-owns The Kitchen Restaurant Group, has long been among the most noteworthy stock owners for Tesla, owning 0.05 percent of its common stock as of December, equating to 1,538,220 shares. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025 By analyzing the amount of butter and plant oils people consumed and the incidence and causes of death, the researchers reached several noteworthy conclusions. Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025 Also noteworthy is that 72% of homeowners had a greater desire to be home after this project was completed. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noteworthy

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noteworthy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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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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