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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Washington is a live ‘Dog this week and worthy of a bet.
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Since the strikes ended last year, Hollywood has been holding its breath for a comeback worthy of the more flush days of power lunches at the Polo Lounge.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
October 22, 2024 Rooney Mara could turn a piece of fabric into a dress worthy of royalty.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
Fortunately, that impact leaves a mark worthy of the film’s subject.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Since the strikes ended last year, Hollywood has been holding its breath for a comeback worthy of the more flush days of power lunches at the Polo Lounge.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
October 22, 2024 Rooney Mara could turn a piece of fabric into a dress worthy of royalty.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
Fortunately, that impact leaves a mark worthy of the film’s subject.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Worthy of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthy%20of. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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