worthiness

noun

Definition of worthinessnext
as in value

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Recent Examples of worthiness City finished 17 points behind Chelsea when Chelsea won their most recent title, and maybe after a while that inculcates a sense of shakiness, or not-quite-worthiness. — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The Irish entered this season pledging to leave no doubt about their College Football Playoff worthiness after getting left out of the field last year despite winning their last 10 regular-season games by double-digit margins. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026 Daniela has killed a man for the crime of not being her Jason, but rather another Jason whose personal history and worthiness align with his almost completely. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 Chris Hemsworth’s thunder god enters the MCU with an adventure that kicks him out of Asgard to spend time on Earth to figure out his worthiness. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Sure, the novel is 100 years old, but its swoon-worthiness is evergreen. — Air Mail, 18 July 2026 Suffice to say, Sacramento has a lot going for it and its worthiness of MLB is real. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026 But such reckless threats by the mayor still caused the rating agencies of Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch to take notice and issue warnings about the city’s credit worthiness. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026 The Spinblitz team created their list of the best spots for flower tourism by looking at factors including the popularity of the destination, flower vibrancy, photo-worthiness, and reviews. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthiness
  1. value
  2. worth
  3. importance
  4. fame
  5. substance
  6. eminence
  7. prominence
  8. seriousness
Noun
  • Our fashion choices say much about our values, identity, and aspirations.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Cesar-Nuñez, whose practice is based in Pasadena, noted that traditional Latino cultural values like emphasis on family and reputation can serve as deterrents for seeking therapy or other help.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of value
Noun
  • Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion, with most of the revenue dedicated to replacing federal funding cuts to healthcare.
    — SOPHIE AUSTIN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Moving Money Around The party’s top Senate super PAC pulled down several weeks’ worth of ads in those two Southern states in recent weeks, per information shared with Semafor, saving $22 million in North Carolina and $11 million in Georgia.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of worth
Noun
  • Speaking in Spanish, Leo emphasized the importance of protecting family life and delivered a pointed criticism of both laws.
    — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The fable emphasizes the importance of valuing and respecting all members of a community, regardless of size, background or abilities.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of importance
Noun
  • The quest for tickets is the first of several McGuffins in the film that, while fun, bring to life the essential truth that the core of being teenage is the shiny allure of intangible pursuits, those things that promise fame, friends and being cool.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Blending psychological suspense with the hypnotic energy of electronic music culture, the film explores the darker side of obsession, identity and the intoxicating allure of fame.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of fame
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  • The 40-year-old Crowley also talked about his own experience growing up in poverty and with working-class parents who battled substance abuse and mental health issues during the city's crack-cocaine epidemic.
    — Maayan Silver, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Other areas researched include inflammation, headaches, lung function, arthritis, bone density, blood pressure and substance use.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of substance
Noun
  • Baitz’s story is set in Palm Springs, in December, 2004, at the home of Polly and Lyman Wyeth, an opulent sandstone aerie with meditative views of the desert, a massive Christmas tree, and portraits of eminences like Barry Goldwater.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But of the leaders of those three mega-bands, perhaps the most mysterious remains Pete Townshend, The Who’s songwriter and enigmatic eminence, thrashing chords and smashing guitars while Roger Daltrey handled lead vocals.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of eminence
Noun
  • The Tigers look like a healthier squad that’s ready to make a push to national prominence during the final stage of the season.
    — PJ Green November 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, in the predawn morning sky, Venus literally vaults into prominence as the month progresses.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of prominence
Noun
  • Maybe he’s gone for blander fare because of a (misguided) thought process that being an actor means seriousness and seriousness means no singing.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In all seriousness, Jason Eck's squad deserves some serious praise.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of seriousness

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