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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The idea that the mere absence of one religious strongman will cause Jeffersonian democracy to bloom overnight is touching — almost Hallmark-worthy.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
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
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Adjective
Skip the takeout—this easy, restaurant-worthy chicken dinner is ready in under 40 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The idea that the mere absence of one religious strongman will cause Jeffersonian democracy to bloom overnight is touching — almost Hallmark-worthy.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthy
Adjective
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He has been recognized six times by the Police Department for excellent and meritorious police duty, according to the NYPD’s website.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Educators presented with the award of meritorious service have gone above and beyond in service to their school communities, the state board said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But in the coterie world of theater connoisseurs, Mays has earned a place among acting immortals.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Individual entities had their own Halls of Fame or groups of immortals, but there was nothing representing the region as a whole.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tallen said his firm has a history of turning around distressed properties in good locations.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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His communication on the defensive end of the floor has been really good, too.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Representing a departure from the artist’s preferred medium of wood, the monument curves outward from a narrow base, its vertical form and vaguely human contours seeming to emanate light, notwithstanding the material’s heft.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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Seconds later, emerald green water began to flow from the swans, merman and other water-spraying figurines that make the 168-year-old monument a popular selfie spot.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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King and Burleson are likely be joined in weeks to come by a rotation of guest hosts who could hail from CBS’ own talent roster, according to a person familiar with the matter, or might just be celebrities or notables ready to hang out in the studio.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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Unlike Peacock’s take on the format, the main version of Traitors UK features a cast of noncelebrities playing the game rather than a collection of reality stars and other pop culture notables.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After nearly an hour of speeches, teams of dignitaries donned red hard hats and filed outside on a cold and gray March afternoon, grabbing shovels for the ceremonial groundbreaking.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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This year, the hotel will celebrate 150 years as an icon of Southern hospitality, hosting presidents, dignitaries, and everyday folks.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Laura’s existential crisis hinges on if resigning from it might empower her, but with its New York cultural eminence, there’s a whole company of employees waiting to work again, coupled with her role as the family breadwinner.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
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The 2025 Broncos returned to eminence.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Hang it on the front door for a welcoming touch, lay it flat as a centerpiece with pillar or clustered candles in the center, or incorporate it into a gallery wall among framed photos and prints.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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The first are germanium pillars, which have a high refractive index.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Worthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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