newsworthy

adjective

Definition of newsworthynext
as in funny
interesting or important enough to report as news The rescue was certainly a newsworthy story.

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Recent Examples of newsworthy When public figures speak openly about the decision, their comments often become newsworthy in their own right. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 Trump frequently posts policy announcements and other newsworthy information, including about the Iran war, that sends global markets hurtling up or down. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 July 2026 Fewer theaters at 80 percent capacity is remarkable and newsworthy. — Daren Smith, IndieWire, 8 July 2026 So that’s just historic and incredible and really is so newsworthy to be, why to go in 2026. — AFAR Media, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for newsworthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsworthy
  1. funny
  2. remarkable
  3. memorable
  4. noteworthy
  5. special
  6. notable
  7. unusual
Adjective
  • Underneath the celebrity and the tabloid headlines is someone who’s vulnerable, funny and desperately trying to hold her life together.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The book’s humor is sharp and merciless, akin to that of a standup comedy show, and yet the things described are far from funny.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of funny
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  • But even the mundane conversations were remarkable in their unremarkableness.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
  • One of the reasons behind the brain's remarkable efficiency is that memory and processing take place in the same physical real estate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • OpenTable’s 2026 Dining Trends Highlights interest in happy-hour dining and experiential formats, offering options for diners who want a memorable experience without a hefty bill.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Together, those qualities help the chorus remain easy to absorb, fluid and memorable.
    — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of memorable
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  • The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime in a back-and-forth game that featured noteworthy performances from the last two AP NFL MVPs in Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For Bernard Srour, PharmD, PhD, a research professor at the French Institute for Agriculture, Environment, and Food (INRAE) in Paris, the long follow-up period is particularly noteworthy.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of noteworthy
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  • The café uses a special roast from an NKC small-batch roaster called Northlandia, according to Stevie Rose, marketing specialist at Life Unlimited.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The production won the Tony Award for special theatrical event.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of special
Adjective
  • The Connecticut Business and Industry Association’s annual business survey, released in September, found that some 72% of respondents reported having difficulty finding and retaining workers, with skill gaps being a notable part of the problem.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The event was attended by some of Hollywood’s most prolific and notable actors, filmmakers, and industry executives as well as members of the event’s host committee who came together to support the museum.
    — Vanity Fair, Vanity Fair, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of notable
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  • Six months after Vincent’s suicide, Theo died from the ravages of syphilis, leaving Jo a young widow with a baby to support, not much money, and an unusual inheritance—Vincent’s paintings—more than 400 in total.
    — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • While his neighbors weren’t alarmed enough by the unusual sight to call security, Abrams wasn’t as lucky during filming at Radford Studios in Studio City.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of unusual

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“Newsworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsworthy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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