Newsworthy

/ˈnjuːzˌwɜːrði/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Deserving to be reported in the news; interesting or significant enough to attract media attention.

The scientist's groundbreaking discovery was deemed newsworthy by several major publications.

Relevant to current events or public interest.

The local festival featured a newsworthy lineup that drew the attention of local reporters.

Having the quality of being sufficiently important to warrant publication.

Her heroic actions during the rescue operation were widely considered newsworthy.

The word 'newsworthy' is formed from 'news' and 'worthy', meaning worthy of news.

front-page news

A story that is significant enough to be featured prominently in a newspaper.

make headlines

To be reported widely in news stories, often for something noteworthy.

hot off the press

News that is very recent and just released.

headline

The title of a newspaper article, which is often designed to attract attention.

scoop

A news story that is reported by one publication before anyone else.

report

A statement that describes in detail an event or situation.

Big news

Did you hear the big news? That's totally newsworthy!

Buzz-worthy

That event was so buzz-worthy; everyone was talking about it.