newsworthy

[nooz-wur-thee, nyooz-]

adjective

1. of sufficient interest to the public or a special audience to warrant press attention or coverage.

newsworthy

/ ˈnjuːzˌwɜːðɪ /

adjective

1. sufficiently interesting to be reported in a news bulletin

Other Word Forms

• newsworthiness noun
• unnewsworthy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of newsworthy¹

First recorded in 1930–35; news + -worthy

Example Sentences

Unfortunately, none of this was newsworthy, and my sources inside were not considered credible, so the reporters I spoke with didn’t have much to go on.

From Salon

“Some partners might’ve said, ‘Paul’s passed away, this is newsworthy — we need a film in a few months,’” Wolf says.

From Los Angeles Times

Quarterback Nicolas Johnson of Gardena Serra High was back throwing passes on the football field this week during a college showcase, which was newsworthy itself because he’s had surgeries on both of his knees.

From Los Angeles Times

I recall endless interviews trying to get the then governor to say something newsworthy, or something that would make a good headline.

From BBC

Fox News argued that reporting on allegations made by a sitting president and his lawyers was newsworthy and protected by the 1st Amendment.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• consequential 
• front-page 
• meaningful 
• momentous 
• relevant