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

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

So it's noteworthy that Harris is pushing a forceful message on reproductive rights and the possibility of a national abortion ban, not high-priority issues in previous presidential elections.

From Salon

He added: "We can’t tell you the guests yet, we have a few slots remaining, but they are notable, noteworthy people."

From BBC

Related Words

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