1. the quality of being newsworthy or having the characteristics of news

Examples

• The editor questioned the newsiness of the local garden club meeting.
• Social media has changed our perception of what constitutes newsiness.
• The story lacked the newsiness needed for front-page coverage.
• Celebrity gossip often has more perceived newsiness than policy debates.
• The newsiness of the event attracted reporters from three different stations.
• Critics argue that sensationalism has replaced genuine newsiness in modern journalism.