worthy of
idiom
: good enough to have been written, said, done, or created by (someone, especially someone famous)
a symphony worthy of Mahler
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The controversies have led some legal observers and UF alumni to question whether Uthmeier is worthy of a faculty role at Florida’s flagship law school.
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Garrett Shanley Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Here, there is also a sushi bar, a patisserie worthy of a Parisian sojourn, a cafe, and a buffet (and a la carte) with a revolving variety of regional and international options.
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
This family reunion favorite is worthy of any special occasion.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
This is exactly the moment to start shopping for a look worthy of dancing until dawn.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
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Garrett Shanley Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Here, there is also a sushi bar, a patisserie worthy of a Parisian sojourn, a cafe, and a buffet (and a la carte) with a revolving variety of regional and international options.
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
This family reunion favorite is worthy of any special occasion.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
This is exactly the moment to start shopping for a look worthy of dancing until dawn.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Worthy of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthy%20of. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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