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 first of which is Virginia, an assessor who determines whether prospective parents like Mia (Elizabeth Olsen) and Aaryan (Himesh Patel) are worthy of raising a child in their future world where resources are slim.
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Moore, many Democrats think, is worthy of the spotlight because of his authenticity and his appeal to a wide swath of voters.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
Simpson, 90, isn’t worthy of carrying their luggage — not theirs, not anyone else’s on the list.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Our editors rigorously test each item in their own homes to determine what's worthy of a spot in your cleaning caddy.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Moore, many Democrats think, is worthy of the spotlight because of his authenticity and his appeal to a wide swath of voters.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
Simpson, 90, isn’t worthy of carrying their luggage — not theirs, not anyone else’s on the list.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Our editors rigorously test each item in their own homes to determine what's worthy of a spot in your cleaning caddy.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Worthy of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthy%20of. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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