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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Robert Saleh, who is Lebanese American, was the only minority coach deemed worthy of an opportunity.
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Home gardeners, designers, and growers alike have all found the Ficus to be worthy of a crowning moment in 2026, with the National Garden Bureau even declaring it the year of the Ficus.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
For decades, Enchantment has honored, preserved, and shared one of the most beautiful areas of Arizona while working to ensure that the resort is worthy of its location.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Almost Famous is always worthy of a rewatch.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Home gardeners, designers, and growers alike have all found the Ficus to be worthy of a crowning moment in 2026, with the National Garden Bureau even declaring it the year of the Ficus.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
For decades, Enchantment has honored, preserved, and shared one of the most beautiful areas of Arizona while working to ensure that the resort is worthy of its location.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Almost Famous is always worthy of a rewatch.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Worthy of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthy%20of. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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