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noteworthy

/ˈnoʊtˌwɝː.ði/
note · wor · thy

Adverb:noteworthily
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1

Worthy of attention or notice because of being important, interesting, or exceptional; remarkable.

Example

"The report highlights several noteworthy trends in renewable energy adoption over the past decade."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-16th century, formed as a compound of the noun 'note' (from Latin 'nota', meaning a mark or sign) and the adjective 'worthy' (from Old English 'weorþig', meaning having value or merit).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Noteworthy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/noteworthy
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