worthwhile
adjective
worth·while
ˈwərth-ˈ(h)wī(-ə)l 
1
: being worth the time or effort spent
worthwhile preparations
2
: worthy sense 1
a worthwhile cause
worthwhileness
noun
Examples of worthwhile in a Sentence
The money is for a worthwhile cause.
Seeing my children's joy made building the tree house all worthwhile.
Is it worthwhile to try to fix my computer?
Recent Examples on the Web
Surround yourself with people with something worthwhile to contribute, and don’t hesitate to assume a leadership position.
—
Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
Even the smallest staterooms have excellent storage, but the suites are a worthwhile splurge to have a bit of a sanctuary on the party-hard ship.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024
Brands has been working closely with Taco Bell franchisees and incorporating their feedback so that the AI voice tool is something that’s worthwhile, and that can make the consumer and team member experience better.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 31 July 2024
One of those worthwhile ones, one of those that make sense.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 July 2024
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
Even the smallest staterooms have excellent storage, but the suites are a worthwhile splurge to have a bit of a sanctuary on the party-hard ship.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024
Brands has been working closely with Taco Bell franchisees and incorporating their feedback so that the AI voice tool is something that’s worthwhile, and that can make the consumer and team member experience better.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 31 July 2024
One of those worthwhile ones, one of those that make sense.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 July 2024
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthwhile. Accessed 10 Sep. 2024.
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worthwhile
adjective
worth·while
ˈwərth-ˈhwī(ə)l
-ˈwī(ə)l
1
: being worth the time or effort spent
worthwhile preparations
2
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