noteworthy

adjective

ˈnōt-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce noteworthy (audio)
Definition of noteworthynext
1
as in remarkable
worth remembering or mentioning former neighbors claimed that there was nothing noteworthy about the serial killer who had once quietly lived among them

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2
as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement winner of the Nobel Prize for his noteworthy contributions to the field of genetics

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Recent Examples of noteworthy While their 1971 debut, ZZ Top’s First Album, failed to chart or spawn any noteworthy singles, the group steadily developed a reputation on the road. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 Schofield said that involvement makes the opening numbers particularly noteworthy. — Christina Dugan Ramirez , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Sinister, meanwhile, is one of the most noteworthy villains of the X-Men as a geneticist with the technology to clone and manipulate DNA. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026 Here are several noteworthy survivors and casualties, including proposals authored by Bay Area lawmakers involving artificial intelligence, environmental regulation, public safety, insurance and animal welfare. — John Woolfolk, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noteworthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noteworthy
  1. remarkable
  2. outstanding
  3. memorable
  4. distinguished
  5. notable
  6. prestigious
  7. illustrious
  8. famous
Adjective
  • The robotics firm behind China’s famously backflipping humanoids leaped to a remarkable stock market debut Wednesday, with Unitree’s shares closing up 460% as investors rally behind homegrown beneficiaries of the AI boom.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the drawings have been done on blue paper, and because the book has rarely been exposed to light, its colors remain remarkable.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • His work there earned him a nomination for his first Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding guest actor in a drama series.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Logan Henderson, an outstanding rookie pitcher the Brewers chose to keep rather than including in a trade last month, outdueled Skubal in Sunday’s series finale at Los Angeles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • These nine memorable films include huge box office hits as well as gems known mostly to dedicated cinephiles.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The result is one of the restaurant’s most memorable design features, giving diners something to look at beyond the food piled onto their plates.
    — Abby Price, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of memorable
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  • Lederer, 67, has a long and impressive history in independent watchmaking, having been a distinguished member of the prestigious Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) since 1985.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The distinguished Indian fashion brand Sabyasachi has partnered with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for a new line of jewelry inspired by the institution’s vast collection.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • Spyware — The iPhone Risk Spyware has targeted iPhone users many times in the past, with notable strains including NSO Group’s Pegasus, Coruna and Darksword.
    — Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The most notable news was the decision that Brazilian striker Endrick will stay, despite rumours linking him with a loan move to Aston Villa and Roma.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of notable
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  • As the season has progressed, two players have been most often discussed by fans and media as the main contenders for the prestigious award.
    — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Prince George, having just turned 13, is due to start at Eton College, a prestigious boarding school for boys, in September.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of prestigious
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  • Moving forward, the trailer offers a look at the illustrious filmmakers and actors the festival has welcomed over its past 25 editions, with Bruce Springsteen, Nas and others speaking about the power of art.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • During a Starlink launch this past April, for example, the booster performed the 600th landing of an orbital rocket in SpaceX's illustrious history.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrious
Adjective
  • The photographer followed her midday meal with a sky-high afternoon tea at Searcys at The Gherkin, which sits beneath a towering glass dome that caps London’s most famous architectural landmarks.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The festival’s legendary Burnt Ends section is famous for programming exciting new filmmakers working with low budgets and unconventional stories.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
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