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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While a top five opening is always worthy of applause, that relatively low sum was cause for concern.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Their 5–4 decision marked a seismic shift in American law, striking down bans nationwide and affirming that love, in all its forms, is worthy of legal recognition and protection.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 26 June 2025
Matthews’s commentary, placing these tales in the context of the Arthurian legend, plus John Howe’s superb illustrations make the book worthy of Merlin’s magic.
—Air Mail, 21 June 2025
Rather, the social scene is presumed to be inherently good and worthy of preservation.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 June 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Their 5–4 decision marked a seismic shift in American law, striking down bans nationwide and affirming that love, in all its forms, is worthy of legal recognition and protection.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 26 June 2025
Matthews’s commentary, placing these tales in the context of the Arthurian legend, plus John Howe’s superb illustrations make the book worthy of Merlin’s magic.
—Air Mail, 21 June 2025
Rather, the social scene is presumed to be inherently good and worthy of preservation.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 June 2025
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“Worthy of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthy%20of. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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