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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
Goei maps out a guide for The Times of how an Angeleno can make the long-but-worthy trip there (including how to snag an $80 round-trip flight). — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 From wedding-guest-worthy dresses to a $15 casual T-shirt dress, our top picks have loose cap sleeves, breezy bell sleeves perfect for the Southern heat, and puff sleeves for a touch of drama. — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 1 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
  1. meritorious
  2. immortal
  3. good
  4. monument
  5. notable
  6. dignitary
  7. eminence
  8. pillar
Adjective
  • Players’ attorneys argue that more restrictive criteria serve to restrict Parkinson’s claims that are meritorious, a point of view disputed by NFL attorneys.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
  • Hegseth's military awards include two Bronze Star Medals for meritorious service, according to the Pentagon.
    — June 1, NPR, 1 June 2026
Definition of meritorious
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  • 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
  • The next best thing to intravenous intervention when dehydrated is Liquid IV.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Our best guess is that there might be a little bit of recognition for the youngest generations, too, watching all those clips — as in, Holy cow, Austin Powers was real!
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026
Definition of good
Noun
  • All over the globe, whether in distant seaports, capitals, mega-cities, villages, town squares, or central parks, prominent monuments to various individuals from history are featured.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • Visitors can also learn about the cemetery’s historic monuments, artistic stone carvings and the preservation efforts that help protect the important cultural resource.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of monument
Noun
  • Other notables in the field include Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick, Russell Henley, Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood, and Scotland’s own Robert MacIntyre.
    — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Other summer league notables Do not be surprised if centers Graham Ike and Lachlan Olbrich earn roster spots in Santa Cruz.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of notable
Noun
  • Taking place at the Hôtel de Ville, the event saw Emmanuel Grégoire, the Mayor of the City of Paris, welcome the Esports World Cup and dignitaries from the event and its partners to Paris.
    — Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Trump has visited Mar-a-Lago and his hotel in Doral several times in the past year, hosting lavish parties attended by industry titans and foreign dignitaries.
    — Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of dignitary
Noun
  • 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
  • The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • These clips, showing first-person views from drones striking military and logistical sites, have become a pillar of Ukraine’s wartime propaganda efforts to illustrate battlefield successes against Russia.
    — Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of pillar

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