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adjective

ˈwər-t͟hē How to pronounce worthy (audio)
Definition of worthynext
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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worthy

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noun

as in immortal

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Recent Examples of worthy
Adjective
That said, consider this an opportunity to update your bio, website or perhaps even minimize your wardrobe’s color scheme to earthier, more minimalistic tones and staple-worthy pieces. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Minaeva seems to be a worthy replacement, averaging over 11 points and nine rebounds while playing in Moscow, but Mulkey might have to have a mea culpa in the locker room to explain why one of the key pieces of this year's roster is taking a hike. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
Jacobs-Jenkins cannot help noting that among that generation of Bible-quoting civil rights worthies are enough sins of the father to burden a host of sons. — Jesse Green, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2025 Ranged about him is a sculpted gallery of Communism’s great dictators, many of whom, like Lenin, had to be hoisted gasping out of the mud, along with a sprinkling of other worthies. — Christopher Helman, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for worthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthy
  1. meritorious
  2. immortal
  3. good
  4. monument
  5. notable
  6. dignitary
  7. eminence
  8. pillar
Adjective
  • The process is highly competitive, and only the proposals deemed the most meritorious receive funding.
    — Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • These are lawsuits that are not meritorious but are brought to any of harass, intimidate or retaliate against defendants for their exercise of their free speech and related rights.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of meritorious
Noun
  • In addition, another immortal, Jacques Cornet, has been discovered in the area, killing various people.
    — Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
  • In this six-part CNN docuseries, high-profile tech journalist Kara Swisher turns her attention to the booming longevity industry, led by people like the wannabe immortal Bryan Johnson.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Definition of immortal
Adjective
  • Best Amazon End-of-Season Patio Furniture Deals The end-of-season patio furniture deals at Amazon are too good to pass up.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Grichuk put a good swing on a slider while flying out to left field.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Noun
  • The most typical public piece is a bust, but Plasencia proposed the idea of a monument, and it was accepted.
    — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The PhDs who gave us the monument to double counting that is GDP have similarly made a mockery of inflation.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of monument
Noun
  • Following the sudden death of Hayden Panettiere, many industry friends, former co-stars and collaborators, and other notables are taking to social media to pay tribute to the actress.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The Madden 27 Soundtrack has been released and the 80-song tracklist features notables such as Super Bowl 60 halftime performer Bad Bunny, Nipsey Hussle, Ozzy Osbourne and the return of Good Charlotte.
    — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of notable
Noun
  • The opening ceremony gathered church dignitaries, community members and local officials.
    — Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Trump has argued for months that the new ballroom is a necessity, often pointing to the lack of space to host events with foreign dignitaries.
    — Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dignitary
Noun
  • Lukas Dhont’s war drama Coward, yet another Cannes entry (the festival’s pre-eminence in this category continues), is another that critics are high on.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Three extraordinary new books, published this year, shed light on the brilliance and complexity of Morrison’s life and work, and place her as an American eminence, a visionary who saw fiction as a means through which to recast her country’s story.
    — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of eminence
Noun
  • Volkswagen’s prosperity was recently based on two pillars – huge profits earned in China, and the highly successful German base where its engineers led the world for decades in making and exporting advanced sedans and SUVs.
    — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Narrower set of engines Next week's nonfarm payrolls report could also give some reassurance on how the economy is doing, which remains robust but with weakening pillars of support.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pillar

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