Newsworthy: meaning, definitions and examples

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newsworthy

 

[ ˈnjuːzwɜːrði ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

current events

The term 'newsworthy' refers to something that is considered important, interesting, or significant enough to be reported in the news. It is often used to describe events, people, or topics that capture public attention and are deemed relevant by news organizations. Factors that can make a subject newsworthy include relevance to current events, conflict, human interest, or uniqueness. The concept plays a crucial role in journalism, as it helps editors and reporters determine what stories to cover.

Synonyms

important, noteworthy, relevant, remarkable, significant

Examples of usage

  • The local parade was deemed newsworthy by the city's newspaper.
  • Her groundbreaking research is newsworthy due to its worldwide implications.
  • The mayor's speech on climate change was recognized as newsworthy.
  • A celebrity's controversial tweet can be considered newsworthy.

Translations

Translations of the word "newsworthy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 digno de nota

🇮🇳 समाचार योग्य

🇩🇪 nachrichtenwürdig

🇮🇩 layak berita

🇺🇦 гідний новин

🇵🇱 godny uwagi

🇯🇵 ニュースに値する

🇫🇷 digne d'intérêt

🇪🇸 digno de noticia

🇹🇷 haber değeri taşıyan

🇰🇷 뉴스 가치가 있는

🇸🇦 يستحق الأخبار

🇨🇿 hodný zpráv

🇸🇰 hodný správy

🇨🇳 值得新闻报道

🇸🇮 vreden poročanja

🇮🇸 fréttnæmur

🇰🇿 жаңалықтарға лайық

🇬🇪 სიახლეების ღირსეული

🇦🇿 xəbər dəyəri olan

🇲🇽 digno de noticia

Word origin

The word 'newsworthy' is a compound formed from 'news', originating from the Middle English word 'newes', itself derived from the Old English 'niwe', meaning 'new'. The suffix '-worthy' suggests value or merit. This combination began to be used in the late 19th century to describe events or information that should be reported because of their significance. As journalism evolved, the criteria for what is considered newsworthy also changed, reflecting societal interests and issues of the time. In modern contexts, the term has gained broader implications, relating to various forms of media beyond traditional news outlets, including online news platforms and social media.