How to Use worthwhile in a Sentence

worthwhile

adjective
  • The money is for a worthwhile cause.
  • Is it worthwhile to try to fix my computer?
  • Seeing my children's joy made building the tree house all worthwhile.
  • Yet, a habit once built makes the next 21 years of your life far more worthwhile than the ones gone by.
    Neeraj Srivastava, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
  • And now, like with any worthwhile coup, all the king’s men are talking.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The joke was so-so, but the follow-up and answers were worthwhile.
    Dallas News, 16 Jan. 2023
  • More doubts about whether any of this would lead to anything worthwhile.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2023
  • If the initial cost is too much, the process itself may not be worthwhile.
    Jim Slavik, Car and Driver, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Snag it now for just $18 and make the investment even more worthwhile.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • Still, team officials felt that the change was worthwhile; the new rules were approved by a vote of 29-3.
    Becky Sullivan, NPR, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The retro vibe of this store makes for a worthwhile visit and a sweet stroll down memory lane.
    Vicki Salemi, Chron, 23 Apr. 2023
  • Since this plant yields two spices, the long wait for the trees to mature is worthwhile for producers.
    Serina Desalvio, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Beyond that, the game props and player props make this a worthwhile betting site.
    Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Gilmore is one of the few worthwhile upgrades left standing in free agency.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Along the way, the 33-year-old has found something more worthwhile than the promise of a more lucrative contract.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Sponsors and golfers are needed for this worthwhile event.
    Mariashines, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2023
  • That’s a mixed bag, but some say that the stability that might follow this deal is worthwhile.
    The Editors, National Review, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Surely there’s enough money in the treasury to pay for such worthwhile efforts.
    George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Instead of just tossing it in any old sandwich, give it a home that's a little more worthwhile.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 8 May 2023
  • Over 9,000 five-star ratings can’t be wrong; these hiking boots are worthwhile.
    Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
  • While care should be taken during the seed extraction, adults and children will find the process fun and worthwhile.
    Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023
  • The investment is worthwhile for folks seeking a roomy, durable bag that doesn’t skimp on style or function.
    WIRED, 22 Mar. 2023
  • And, for fun: Being worthwhile does not = being good at something.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2024
  • The whiskey is delicate and decadent, with notes of oak, chocolate, dark stone fruit, and tobacco on the palate—a worthwhile splurge for sure.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024
  • This is a worthwhile documentary for those who want to see what Oppenheimer means to their lives and others in the present day.
    Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
  • Tips are consistently mentioned as the key to making the pay worthwhile.
    Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
  • It’s been my greatest ally yet in convincing my wife that a smarter home is worthwhile.
    WIRED, 7 Nov. 2023
  • These are comfortable from the first wear and hold their shape well over time, proving to be a worthwhile investment that will hold up for years to come.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Twenty-three-year-old Charlize Agabon also found her trip to the desert worthwhile.
    Kelsee Majette, The Week, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Invest time and effort in building a strong startup—the return will be worthwhile.
    Allbusiness, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023

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