worthy of

idiom

: good enough to have been written, said, done, or created by (someone, especially someone famous)
a symphony worthy of Mahler

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The Browns have to see if Dorian Thompson-Robinson is worthy of being on the team in 2025. Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 While their record was worthy of a spot in the 12-team playoff, two of their three losses came to 4-8 Kentucky at home and 8-5 Florida at the end of the season on the road. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024 As a result, expanding beyond, but not necessarily abandoning, U.S. large-cap stocks is worthy of consideration for the new year. Kevin Mahn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Unlike many stars of his vintage, there was no hint that this tour might be a farewell, but the closing section would be worthy of any send-off. Mark Sutherland, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for worthy of 

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“Worthy of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthy%20of. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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