as in worthy
having worth or value
a worthwhile investment The money is for a worthwhile cause. The trip was worthwhile.
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Recent Examples of worthwhile
This can significantly improve efficiency and reduce errors, making the 15-minute breaks a worthwhile investment in long-term productivity.
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Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
For others, waiving the white flag on a season can never be deemed worthwhile.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2025
Hadid understands that not every dress needs to be rare or expensive to be a worthwhile addition to your closet.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 July 2025
The oxtail udon noodle is worthwhile, too, served with an egg yolk on top that your server will mix tableside.
—Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
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Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
For others, waiving the white flag on a season can never be deemed worthwhile.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2025
Hadid understands that not every dress needs to be rare or expensive to be a worthwhile addition to your closet.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 July 2025
The oxtail udon noodle is worthwhile, too, served with an egg yolk on top that your server will mix tableside.
—Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worthwhile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthwhile
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All are worthy, but the 69-year-old Brewery Bar II shows many of them up with its face-meltingly hot variety of the traditional stew, available in cups, bowls, take-out containers and atop Mexican dishes and combos — including its unbeatable crispy rellenos.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Most Beautiful Places in Arizona Poll 2025 launched on July 15 with 10 gorgeously worthy contenders going head to head in a reader poll to determine the most stunning Arizona view everyone should see at least once.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthwhile. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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