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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthies
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Atlanta government and business leaders want to present a welcoming environment for foreign dignitaries and international fans planning to descend upon the city this summer for the World Cup.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
28 Jan. 2026 -
The British newspaper portrayed Rodríguez as a complex figure with personal quirks and an ability to build rapport, citing sources who described her interest in champagne, table tennis and informal interactions with foreign dignitaries.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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These speakers join previously announced eminences from Amazon, Calm, Contextual AI, CoreWeave, Databricks, DataSnipper, Exelon, Glean, Google, Intuit, Rivian, and Serve Robotics.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 Nov. 2025
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It was started by Goodall, Desmond Tutu, and other eminences.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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That list includes several top-20 players and notables playing the brand’s popular iron shafts, such as Lydia Ko (KBS VX Lite 90) and Hye-Jin Choi (PGI 90).—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Among the notables was Zukor, who was increasingly impressed with sound film.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
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For travelers interested in exploring more than just free-entry parks, the National Park Service maintains a database of other sites, monuments, and memorials that don’t require a fee.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Its distinctive architecture is especially interesting; an unexpected juxtaposition of awe-inspiring Roman monuments and the charming skyline of a former imperial town.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Good historians and talented fiction writers can tease out human qualities from such personages while acknowledging their fundamental distance from our own time.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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That set her apart from other South Korean first ladies – who traditionally were viewed as humble, behind-the-scenes figures.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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These students do not count toward the college's enrollment figures.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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As of last year, more than 140 countries had, in theory, agreed to the pillars.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Rich magenta hues fill the sky as distinct pillars also start to take form.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Behind-the-scenes luminaries set to receive awards at the event include songwriter Amy Allen, producers Alissia and Roselilah, recording and mix engineers Jayda Love and Bella Blasko, the writer-producer duo Elvira Anderfjärd and Luka Kloser, and audio company co-founder Betty Bennett.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Nashville luminaries came, but Hollywood stayed home.—
Christine Ledbetter,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Worthies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthies. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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