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

Derived Forms

• ˈnoteˌworthiness, noun
• ˈnoteˌworthily, adverb

Other Words From

• noteworthi·ly adverb
• noteworthi·ness noun
• un·noteworthy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of noteworthy¹

First recorded in 1545–55; note + worthy

Example Sentences

The relationship between the chief executive and his chairman is noteworthy in that they are, in effect, splitting LA28’s principal workload.

From Los Angeles Times

The fact that the Bath native is among those competing in the tournament that marks the climax of the European tour’s Race to Dubai is noteworthy in its own right.

From BBC

“Whether a coach can always impose his own personality on a group of individuals really depends on the group of individuals,” said Cherundolo, a right back whose playing career was far more noteworthy, including more than 300 appearances in the German first division and seven World Cup starts for the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps most noteworthy, the candidate with a long history of racist words and deeds, who slandered Mexicans and promised to deport dark-skinned immigrants who came to the country legally, managed to significantly grow his support among Black and Latino men.

From Los Angeles Times

Also noteworthy, DiCamillo said, is that Harris’ losses among certain voting segments in California are being offset by gains among white voters, who are supporting Harris at higher levels than they did Biden.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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