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Prepositions after adjectives

Noteworthy for or noteworthy in?

Noteworthy for explains why something deserves attention. Noteworthy in refers to the area, context, or place where something is noticeable or important.

Quick answer

Which preposition goes with noteworthy?

Use noteworthy for to give the reason something is remarkable or important. Use noteworthy in to describe the context or field where something stands out.

The report is noteworthy for its clarity.
Her progress is noteworthy in such a short time.
The museum is noteworthy for its collection.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
noteworthy for + feature/achievement

Explaining what makes something important

Use noteworthy for to state the quality or achievement that deserves attention.

The article is noteworthy for its detail.
He became noteworthy for his leadership during the crisis.
2
noteworthy in + context/field

Showing where something stands out

Use noteworthy in with situations, fields, periods, or locations.

The increase is noteworthy in rural areas.
Her contribution was noteworthy in medical research.
3
particularly noteworthy

Using noteworthy without a preposition

Noteworthy can also stand alone when the reason or context is already clear.

One result was particularly noteworthy.
Their response was noteworthy despite the pressure.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
noteworthy for
The school is noteworthy for its science programme.
deserving attention because of a feature or quality
noteworthy in
This pattern is noteworthy in older populations.
important or visible within a context or group
noteworthy among
She was noteworthy among the finalists.
possible but less common; highlights someone within a group
noteworthy about
There is nothing noteworthy about the proposal.
used when identifying a feature worth mentioning

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using in instead of for for qualities

Use noteworthy for when giving the reason something is remarkable.

✕ The book is noteworthy in its originality. ✓ The book is noteworthy for its originality.

Using for with a field or area

Use noteworthy in for contexts, locations, or disciplines.

✕ The trend is noteworthy for urban areas. ✓ The trend is noteworthy in urban areas.

Forgetting the noun after for

Noteworthy for is usually followed by a feature, action, or achievement.

✕ The plan is noteworthy for. ✓ The plan is noteworthy for its simplicity.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The company is ___ its customer service.
2. The decline is especially ___ smaller towns.
3. One detail was particularly ___.

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Frequently asked questions

Can noteworthy be used without a preposition?

Yes. You can say something is noteworthy when the context is already clear.

What is the difference between noteworthy for and noteworthy in?

For gives the reason something matters, while in identifies the context where it stands out.

Is noteworthy among correct?

It is possible when comparing members of a group, but noteworthy for is more common overall.

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