Examples of well-earned in a Sentence
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But at Cascada Thermal Springs + Hotel in Portland’s Alberta Arts District—a neighborhood filled with independent boutiques, restaurants, and galleries—that moniker feels well-earned.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
This year, on April 20, 2025, many corporations will be shutting down to give their employees some well-earned, paid time off with family and friends.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
But at Cascada Thermal Springs + Hotel in Portland, Oregon’s Alberta Arts District, that moniker feels well-earned.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025
And that popularity is well-earned — with high stakes, sweeping character arcs and simmering romantic tension, dark romance pulls no punches in the exploration of trauma, redemption, morality, justice and the nature of love.
—Brynne Weaver, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
As the six begin chatting, the love is palpable, the laughs are well-earned, and the up-all-night, swing-hard, fail-big pressure of sketch comedy before a live studio audience — and millions of screens—is recognized as only a very rare group of people can.
—Jason Sheeler, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Riley’s stellar reputation as a quarterback guru is well-earned after producing three Heisman Trophy winners and three No. 1 overall picks (Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray and Caleb Williams).
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
The city’s storied reputation as a crossroads of global commerce is well-earned, but its allure for family offices—those private wealth entities tasked with safeguarding the fortunes of the world’s ultra-wealthy—runs deeper than its cobblestone streets and renowned clubs.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The brand’s reputation is well-earned, thanks to features that are hard to beat; Canada Goose effortlessly blends comfort, warmth, and versatility with sleek, fashionable designs.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
This year, on April 20, 2025, many corporations will be shutting down to give their employees some well-earned, paid time off with family and friends.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
But at Cascada Thermal Springs + Hotel in Portland, Oregon’s Alberta Arts District, that moniker feels well-earned.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025
And that popularity is well-earned — with high stakes, sweeping character arcs and simmering romantic tension, dark romance pulls no punches in the exploration of trauma, redemption, morality, justice and the nature of love.
—Brynne Weaver, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
As the six begin chatting, the love is palpable, the laughs are well-earned, and the up-all-night, swing-hard, fail-big pressure of sketch comedy before a live studio audience — and millions of screens—is recognized as only a very rare group of people can.
—Jason Sheeler, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Riley’s stellar reputation as a quarterback guru is well-earned after producing three Heisman Trophy winners and three No. 1 overall picks (Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray and Caleb Williams).
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
The city’s storied reputation as a crossroads of global commerce is well-earned, but its allure for family offices—those private wealth entities tasked with safeguarding the fortunes of the world’s ultra-wealthy—runs deeper than its cobblestone streets and renowned clubs.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The brand’s reputation is well-earned, thanks to features that are hard to beat; Canada Goose effortlessly blends comfort, warmth, and versatility with sleek, fashionable designs.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Well-earned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-earned. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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