Meaning & use

noteworthy

adjective·Academic

Worth paying attention to or remembering because of its importance, interest, or unusual quality.

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Among the applicants, one candidate's volunteer background was especially noteworthy.

The exhibit features several noteworthy paintings that have never been shown publicly before.

A note on using this word

Noteworthy is slightly more formal than notable and is common in reports, reviews, and academic writing.

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Words with an opposite meaning

ordinaryunremarkable

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