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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Also worthy of mention are our state watchdog agencies, the Legislative Analyst’s Office and the California State Auditor.
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Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
Grace Karin Sleeveless Sequin Dress For those who prefer longer hemlines, this knee-length option is definitely worthy of a spot in your winter wardrobe.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Sold stateside under the Porsche moniker alone, the 914 is a classic worthy of admiration, and one example in particular, currently available to the highest bidder through SBX Cars, should prove quite the collectible.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
But, Baumbach says, that flashback does show one big difference between Timothy and Jay — and, perhaps, why Jay was, indeed, worthy of earning the acting job and the successes that came with it.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025
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Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
Grace Karin Sleeveless Sequin Dress For those who prefer longer hemlines, this knee-length option is definitely worthy of a spot in your winter wardrobe.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Sold stateside under the Porsche moniker alone, the 914 is a classic worthy of admiration, and one example in particular, currently available to the highest bidder through SBX Cars, should prove quite the collectible.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
But, Baumbach says, that flashback does show one big difference between Timothy and Jay — and, perhaps, why Jay was, indeed, worthy of earning the acting job and the successes that came with it.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Worthy of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthy%20of. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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