as in meritorious
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward
made charitable contributions to the American Red Cross and other worthy causes a worthy opponent in a tennis match
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Recent Examples of worthy
Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
The interactions with locals, oblivious to the outsiders’ real motivations result in some of the most effectively droll scenes: Popa talking about her love affair with a French movie star is cackle worthy.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 30 July 2022
Whether an all-time great or a utility player, Vin Scully treated each player as an individual worthy of dignity and respect, never ridicule.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2022
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Adjective
Freret Street is five minutes by cab from Carrollton and another worthy Uptown corridor, with an array of independent restaurants for lunch.
—Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
The interactions with locals, oblivious to the outsiders’ real motivations result in some of the most effectively droll scenes: Popa talking about her love affair with a French movie star is cackle worthy.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
One worthy of a few training camp cheers. Listen to previous podcasts and stay up-to-date on future pods by subscribing on Apple podcasts or on Spotify.
—Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 30 July 2022
Whether an all-time great or a utility player, Vin Scully treated each player as an individual worthy of dignity and respect, never ridicule.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthy
Adjective
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The award of meritorious service is given to those who have gone above and beyond in service to their school communities.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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In conclusion, time is running out for taxpayers to file meritorious claims, which include more than claims where eligibility is absolutely certain.—
Tom Cullinan,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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After helping Philadelphia reach the 2001 NBA Finals alongside another basketball immortal, MVP point guard Allen Iverson, and then playing an encore stint in 2001-02, the then-35-year-old Mutombo transitioned to another phase of his career.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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According to the Greek Archaic poets, he was seen as a handsome immortal who used golden arrows to spark love and interfere with the emotions of Gods and men.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For most people, a single thorough cleaning of all their records followed by cleaning every 10 to 20 plays per side is a good start.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
8 Mar. 2025
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Although their relationship shifted over the years, Colby recalled his mom always having his best interest at heart during the early years of his childhood.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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This Midcentury Hollywood motel may soon become a historic monument — a first in Los Angeles.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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National recreation areas, monuments and historic sites were also hit, including Whiskeytown (10), San Francisco's Golden Gate park (10) and San Diego's Cabrillo National Monument (1).—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
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The other notables were The Secret Life of Pets, which graced the charts 38 times this year, and Home, which nabbed 31 days of its 117-day total in 2024.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Audible has production and development deals with other notables like President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Kerry Washington, Daniel Dae Kim, Lorne Michaels and James Patterson.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Nov. 2024
Noun
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To mark the occasion, Simonelli and Serie A Ambassadors Andrea Pirlo and Marco Materazzi were joined by business partners, media outlets and dignitaries at the ‘Calcio Aperitivo’ event hosted by Serie A USA in New York.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Over the years the restaurant has served dignitaries like the Dalai Lama, Senator Hilary Clinton, the late Congressman John Lewis, and the late President Jimmy Carter.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Still, Valéry’s eminence as a modernist is indisputable.—
Benjamin Kunkel,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
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But Mufasa doesn’t offer the iconic character a story worthy of his eminence.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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By focusing on these 13 key pillars, India is weaving a future where tradition meets technology, and growth is inclusive and sustainable.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Its distinctive shape, featuring dramatic overhanging concrete floors supported by thick pillars, gives it a futuristic appearance.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Worthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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