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interesting or important enough to report as news
The rescue was certainly a newsworthy story.
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Recent Examples of newsworthy
However, this shift in interest speaks to a troubling pattern: Black pain is newsworthy, marketable even.
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Hena Bryan, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2024
With other newsworthy events becoming more prevalent, the mental health of teens has been a topic thrust into the spotlight and may have led to more mental health diagnoses.
—Emily Nadal, Parents, 12 Aug. 2024
Success stories, such as those in Cambodia, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Liberia, Namibia, and Timor-Leste, are less newsworthy but more typical.
—Barbara F. Walter, Foreign Affairs, 29 Nov. 2021
Yet finding newsworthy pitch ideas that will grab a journalist’s attention and curiosity enough to move forward with an article can be challenging.
—Jodi Amendola, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Hena Bryan, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2024
With other newsworthy events becoming more prevalent, the mental health of teens has been a topic thrust into the spotlight and may have led to more mental health diagnoses.
—Emily Nadal, Parents, 12 Aug. 2024
Success stories, such as those in Cambodia, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Liberia, Namibia, and Timor-Leste, are less newsworthy but more typical.
—Barbara F. Walter, Foreign Affairs, 29 Nov. 2021
Yet finding newsworthy pitch ideas that will grab a journalist’s attention and curiosity enough to move forward with an article can be challenging.
—Jodi Amendola, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsworthy
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This simultaneously funny and profound musical spins around a teenage girl (the lovable Carolee Carmello) suffering from a rare genetic disease that makes her age five times faster than normal.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This is another funny one, but the feud between student and teacher feels awfully relevant in today’s divisive political climate.Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Our manager, known for her remarkable emotional intelligence, recognized the team's growing anxiety.Michael Shribman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Guardiola has won a remarkable 18 trophies – including a historic treble of the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in 2023 – during his tenure, overseeing the club’s transition from wealthy challenger to part of soccer’s elite.Jamie Barton, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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By leveraging compelling narratives and unique promotions with news and social media, brands can create memorable experiences that stand out in a crowded marketplace, ultimately driving customer engagement and sales.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, it's become a firm fan favorite, providing some of the Universe's most memorable (and important) characters.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
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Despite the bye week, the 49ers listed a number of noteworthy players as questionable: wide receivers Deebo Samuel (oblique, rib) and Jauan Jennings (hip), defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) and safety Malik Mustapha (calf).Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Though the sci-fi franchise is well-loved by viewers new and old, discussions about adding to its already noteworthy legacy haven’t taken off.Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rock icon Bon Jovi made an appearance to give Vives a special award recognizing him as the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Never mind the state’s policies (high gas taxes, special fuels mandate and a push to end fossil-fuels production) are the real causes of crushing gas prices.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Following the legalization of marijuana in New Zealand, researchers observed a notable decline in alcohol consumption: There was a 6-9% decrease in the frequency of binge drinking among adults aged 21 and older.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The decline in revenue coincides with one notable change within the group last year: the absence of its most prominent advocate.Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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There’s clearly an appetite for the unusual, however, as this F430 Spider .Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Secret Service immediately undertook to instruct all us agents in the White House on how to deal with unusual questions the president asked us.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Newsworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsworthy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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