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
He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.
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Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
That sounds like a worthwhile investment.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
At the ripe young age of 95, Buffett still waits for worthwhile investment opportunities.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
In the ongoing conversation about Jefferson County Public Schools' financial mess, the purchase of weapon detectors two years ago has been repeatedly pointed to as proof that while overspending occurred, money was also spent on worthwhile investments.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
That sounds like a worthwhile investment.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
At the ripe young age of 95, Buffett still waits for worthwhile investment opportunities.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
In the ongoing conversation about Jefferson County Public Schools' financial mess, the purchase of weapon detectors two years ago has been repeatedly pointed to as proof that while overspending occurred, money was also spent on worthwhile investments.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worthwhile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthwhile
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Just as the close loss at Oregon served as the cornerstone of their playoff-worthy resume last year, the loss at South Florida creates a giant stain this season.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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This take on the classic combo of Brussels and bacon is holiday-worthy, but also easy and delicious enough for a weeknight dinner.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthwhile. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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