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Recent Examples of worthiness
Proof of his worthiness of figure skating lore.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The people of Maryland determine my worthiness.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
This stance, as well as these phrases, lead to defensiveness and can potentially disrupt another’s sense of worthiness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
In the following week, several more test flights around the county convinced pilot and crew of the worthiness of the little plane.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The confetti is dropped to check its air worthiness.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
This shift in requirements will allow underwriters to focus on a consumer's previous rental payment history, rather than their credit worthiness.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
No wonder, then, that voters cling to the fantasy of the self-effacing candidate—the kind who demonstrates his worthiness of the office by not wanting it at all.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
This strolling salon features current and library vintages from 15-plus local producers, alongside savory pairings from Oak and Rye, showcasing the tremendous age-worthiness of wines from this renowned terroir.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The people of Maryland determine my worthiness.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
This stance, as well as these phrases, lead to defensiveness and can potentially disrupt another’s sense of worthiness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
In the following week, several more test flights around the county convinced pilot and crew of the worthiness of the little plane.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The confetti is dropped to check its air worthiness.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
This shift in requirements will allow underwriters to focus on a consumer's previous rental payment history, rather than their credit worthiness.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
No wonder, then, that voters cling to the fantasy of the self-effacing candidate—the kind who demonstrates his worthiness of the office by not wanting it at all.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
This strolling salon features current and library vintages from 15-plus local producers, alongside savory pairings from Oak and Rye, showcasing the tremendous age-worthiness of wines from this renowned terroir.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthiness
Noun
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It was designed to be upgraded over time, demonstrating its long-term investment value.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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With each plaintiff loss, the value of future cases could decline, McNally said.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system is designed to store and organize decades’ worth of records and data scattered across a maze of servers and different formats.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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Investigators allege the men used sledgehammers to break the store's front door, steal almost $11,000 worth of merchandise and then use a U-Haul pickup truck to escape.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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That’s definitely not the case with Sam Pollard’s film about Desmond Tutu, whose importance to the ending of apartheid in South African cannot be overstated.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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The proclamation comes during Black History Month and as Philadelphia prepares to mark the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026 — milestones supporters say highlight the importance of inclusion within longstanding civic traditions.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The event is not in Milan or Cortina d’Ampezzo but Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet fame.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Despite his high profile, Dane appeared to try to wear his fame lightly.—
VICTORIA CRAW The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Furthermore, prosecutors noted that Knox may have had access to additional county money through her service on the volunteer board of the local Crossroads Foundation, which helps women with substance use disorders.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Instead of being subjected to arrests and jail to stem addiction, the residents of Uptown, who remain housed and employed, are able to privately seek out medical help and substance use treatment, leading to higher rates of recovery from addiction.—
Emily Galvin Almanza,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The 2025 Broncos returned to eminence.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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On an eminence at the heart of the sprawling property, the restaurant overlooks a painter’s delight of fields, woods, and distant hills, a mosaic of brown and gold on this cloudy late-fall day.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Colón rose to prominence as a teenager and eventually became one of Fania Records' flagship artists.—
Angelica Grullon,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The pair rose to prominence with the Grey in Savannah, where Bailey won the 2022 James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef, the foundation’s top national honor for an individual chef.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s a seriousness about her.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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Yet, as stretched as Newcastle’s squad is, their progress in so many competitions also reflects the seriousness with which Howe is taking them all.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Worthiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthiness. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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