Definition

Adjective: sufficiently interesting or important to be reported as news; having the qualities that make something worthy of inclusion in a news report.

Usage

The adjective "newsworthy" is used to describe an event, fact, or person that is considered interesting, important, or significant enough to be covered by journalists and included in news media (newspapers, television, websites, etc.). It is typically used before a noun or after a linking verb like "is," "was," or "seems."

Examples

• The scandal involving the mayor was highly newsworthy.
• The editor must decide which stories are newsworthy enough for the front page.
• They held a press conference to announce the newsworthy discovery.
• In today's fast-paced media, even minor events can be made to seem newsworthy.

Advanced Usage

• Comparative and Superlative Forms: "newsworthier," "newsworthiest." These forms are used to compare the relative importance of different events for news coverage.
  • The human-interest angle made the story newsworthier than the dry financial report.
• Noun Form: "Newsworthiness" refers to the quality of being newsworthy.
  • The newsworthiness of the event was debated by the producers.

Variants and Related Words

• Newsworthiness (n): The quality or state of being newsworthy.

Synonyms

• Noteworthy
• Significant
• Reportable
• Notable

Antonyms

• Unnewsworthy
• Insignificant
• Trivial
• Unremarkable

Adjective

1. sufficiently interesting to be reported in a newspaper