as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
her long-standing noteworthiness as a neurosurgeon gets her many referrals from doctors around the country
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Recent Examples of noteworthiness
Kwele masks are rare, and for the Kimbell, which has a small collection of African art, its addition propels its holdings to a new level of noteworthiness, and further insight into the relationship between mortality and the afterlife.
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James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noteworthiness
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The United States has increasingly projected itself as a global bully, treating weaker nations as fair game for regime change by force — simply to assert power and dominance.—
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But despite Derrick Henry’s early dominance on the ground and Jackson’s sensational fourth quarter, another season ended in excruciating fashion.—
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Critics say those distinctions are arbitrary and unfair, being based on outdated assumptions and bad science.—
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There is a subtle but important distinction that bears discussion.—
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Conversely, Taiwan’s adoption of drone technologies and counter-measures reflects a broader global trend in modern warfare where autonomy, numbers, and networked systems can offset traditional military superiority.—
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Despite Barca’s recent dominance and established superiority in terms of history, fanbase and budget, the rivalry between the clubs is fierce.—
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This latest disaster will be framed by some as another blow to Minnesota's reputation.—
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In 1984, Craig launched heli-fishing, using helicopters to ferry anglers to pristine alpine rivers no one had ever cast a line in, and the lodge's reputation exploded.—
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Since the first duffers teed off in 1924, this Scottish course has gained repute as one of the world’s top golf spots.—
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The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.—
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“Noteworthiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noteworthiness. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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