as in meritorious
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward
made charitable contributions to the American Red Cross and other worthy causes a worthy opponent in a tennis match
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as in immortal
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Ruth D. Nelson / Made By History, TIME, 13 Sep. 2024
Oz was molded by despair and hardship, but as his worthy adversary, Sofia harbors deep rage and anguish rooted in something else entirely.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024
Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2022
Unfortunately, the Celtics stayed consistent only in producing third-quarter bleeding worthy of triage.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022
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Adjective
Additionally, fairs celebrate what’s worthy in the American way of life.
—Ruth D. Nelson / Made By History, TIME, 13 Sep. 2024
Oz was molded by despair and hardship, but as his worthy adversary, Sofia harbors deep rage and anguish rooted in something else entirely.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024
Noun
Whether an all-time great or a utility player, Vin Scully treated each player as an individual worthy of dignity and respect, never ridicule.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2022
Unfortunately, the Celtics stayed consistent only in producing third-quarter bleeding worthy of triage.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022
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“Worthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthy. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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