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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Recent Examples of worthy
Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2023
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
Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
This splurge-worthy tool comes with even more fixings than the original, TikTok-famous Dyson Airwrap, and the dryer’s special Coanda airflow technology prevents heat damage without sacrificing the styling result.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
And again, the Wednesday dance is time-capsule worthy.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2023
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
Noun
Jason Clarke is a force as Alex, whose booming charm hides fraudulent business dealings and a growing opioid addiction, while Arquette is Emmy-worthy as the long-suffering but demanding Maggie.
—Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
This splurge-worthy tool comes with even more fixings than the original, TikTok-famous Dyson Airwrap, and the dryer’s special Coanda airflow technology prevents heat damage without sacrificing the styling result.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthy
Adjective
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No meritorious credit will be granted.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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MacVean, who lived in Point Loma for nearly 50 years, was lauded for his work, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal on two occasions for meritorious service.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ringo Starr and Harry Nilsson headline this unhinged British musical, in which Merlin the Magician (Starr, who also produced) tries to convince Nilsson's reluctant immortal to assume the family throne.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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In a part that could be juicy, Irons will play the movie’s other antagonist, the leader of a secret order called The Watchers, who are keeping an eye on the immortals and see them as a threat to humanity.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the year on the ground, rushing for 108 yards on just 11 carries against the Pittsburgh defense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas’ best offense in a decade is being wasted by a defense that is shaping up to be one of the worst in program history.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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But most notably, the surveys identified 35 monuments where images had been carved into stone.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Interestingly enough, the tumulus represents a meeting of Roman and Celtic traditions, though, by the looks of it, this funerary monument, possibly attached to a stately though unknown elite, was a symbolic gesture, piquing intrigue and revealing a slice of Roman life rarely seen.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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That studio is one of many spaces, official and unofficial, cited throughout the film as meeting places where artists, activists, journalists, and other notables met, and where a wide variety of activities were fostered, sustained, financed, and brought to public attention.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Sep. 2025
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Some notables have been added to the injury report.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The trio was flanked by Swiss Guards and other dignitaries, emphasizing the ceremonial nature of the royal departure from the Holy See.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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At the funeral for Pope Francis in April, Jill Biden, Queen Letizia of Spain, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Queen Rania of Jordan were among the high-profile royals and global dignitaries who wore mantillas with their mourning attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It was started by Goodall, Desmond Tutu, and other eminences.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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So far, the response has been strikingly muted given the eminence of the signatories.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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OpenAI unveiled a web browser on Tuesday in a bid to make its ChatGPT AI product the starting point for online access and establish itself as central pillar of the internet economy.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Removing the roof required a fair amount of engineering to ensure torsional rigidity, including strengthening the door sills, A-pillars, and adding cross-body braces.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Worthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthy. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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