WORTHY Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈwər-t͟hē

Definition of worthy

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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noun

as in immortal

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Recent Examples of worthy

Adjective

Trendalytics said floral denim is up 200 percent among key influencers and animal prints continue to be a worthy investment with market adoption up 114 percent. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 Famous for its postcard-worthy Pacific sunsets, the beachside city just west of Los Angeles offers front-row views as the sun sinks behind the Santa Monica Pier, illuminating its iconic Ferris wheel and golden shoreline in vivid evening light. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

Noun

And again, the Wednesday dance is time-capsule worthy. — Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2023 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 See All Example Sentences for worthy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthy

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

Norway enjoyed their best World Cup ever, reaching the quarter-finals and beating Brazil along the way, and Haaland was at the centre of their success.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Apart from Luke, the crew has a good-ish day welcoming Suzanne, Amy, and the bachelors onboard.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026

Definition of good

Noun

The people who built the Confederate monument at Stone Mountain were trying to preserve the past.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
For major memorials and monuments, that review can involve years of consultation before participating agencies and parties reach an agreement on how adverse effects will be addressed.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Definition of monument

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Roberts, an offensive lineman who was a rookie in 1979, is an interesting choice for the Buccaneers, who went to the NFC title game that season with notables such as QB Doug Williams, RB Ricky Bell and Hall of Fame DE Lee Roy Selmon.

— Jim Reineking, USA Today, 20 July 2026
With those three notables inactive, Summer League head coach Amile Jefferson utilized every inch of his bench.

— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 July 2026

Definition of notable

Noun

In the second half of the 18th Dynasty (1550—1292 BCE), high-ranking city dignitaries created tombs for themselves in the limestone cliffs at Bubasteion.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
Among the ships open for tours is the USS Arlington, a nearly 700-foot-long Navy amphibious transport ship, which typically moves Marines, Sailors and dignitaries across the world.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of dignitary

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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
For much of the past week, all that Colombia had been able to agree upon was the pre-eminence of Luis Diaz, who remained a whirling dervish throughout the match as his side’s outstanding player.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Definition of eminence

Noun

Each strike and counterstrike chipped away at the pillars of the agreement, which has now collapsed, though there are still efforts to salvage it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
The brighter silver paint contrasting the greenhouse and A and D pillars against the darker bronze lower body somewhat detracts from the overall look.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

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