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
In its final weeks, Phantom reported weekly grosses in excess of $3 million, a newsworthy figure even today.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
But that wasn’t the most newsworthy moment of the evening.
—Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
The tweaks in other collections are just as newsworthy.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Jonah Flicker Flicker is currently Robb Report's whiskey critic, writing a weekly review of the most newsworthy releases around.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
But that wasn’t the most newsworthy moment of the evening.
—Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
The tweaks in other collections are just as newsworthy.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Jonah Flicker Flicker is currently Robb Report's whiskey critic, writing a weekly review of the most newsworthy releases around.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsworthy
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Because to us, the most funny things are right next to the most tragic things.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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There are enough quotable lines of dialogue in the movie’s first half to remind you why Succession was, pound for pound, one of the most profanely funny shows on TV during its run.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
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All of this makes McDonald’s dominance even more remarkable; at a time when theater seems like it’s being consumed by celebrity, her career represents a commitment to the old-fashioned principles of artistry.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
28 May 2025
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The seemingly impossible trek took a remarkable 28 hours to complete.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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After having memorable Madison Square Garden performances — Siakam’s playoff-best Game 2 and Haliburton’s clutch Game 1 heroics — the duo were stifled by the Knicks in a 111-94 defeat.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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This is also the episode where Samantha covets a Birkin and ends up alienating Lucy Liu in the process, which is an equally memorable, if less emotional, plot point.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
30 May 2025
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While the title ranks as the band's lowest-charting effort on that tally, the fact that the rockers can go so long without appearing and still return is noteworthy.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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This venue is particularly noteworthy in the context of Travis Scott's WWE interactions.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Monday is when scheduled events at the cemetery include a concert by the United States Marine Band and the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a parade of colors by Veterans’ organizations and remarks from special guests.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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So when most kids were enrolling in third grade, Alisa was enrolled in community college, as a special student, in spring 2023.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Southwest impacts possible this year The eastern Pacific hurricane season could still bring notable indirect impacts to the southwestern United States, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Kia has been enjoying notable success in Europe of late.—
Utkarsh Sood,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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But the boys also casually tell stories about the deprivations of their previous life, a reminder of how unusual their childhoods have been by American standards.—
Sacha Pfeiffer,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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While the timing off the surgery was a bit unusual, Tremble’s importance to the lineup — and the quick turnaround for rehabilitation — made the decision palatable to the organization.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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“Newsworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsworthy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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