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
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2025
There are no worthy words of sympathy at a time of such profound shock and sadness.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
David Waldstein, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
One worthy of a few training camp cheers. Listen to previous podcasts and stay up-to-date on future pods by subscribing on Apple podcasts or on Spotify.
—Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 30 July 2022
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Adjective
One worthy event all Trekkies can participate in is Trek Talks 4, an annual livestream telethon to benefit the Hollywood Food Coalition.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2025
There are no worthy words of sympathy at a time of such profound shock and sadness.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
To Maris, Judge is the only one worthy of standing alongside his father in the record book.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
One worthy of a few training camp cheers. Listen to previous podcasts and stay up-to-date on future pods by subscribing on Apple podcasts or on Spotify.
—Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 30 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthy
Adjective
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Zion first responders recognized Zion recognized firefighters and police officers recently for their brave and meritorious actions in two different instances.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Air Medal is awarded to anyone who distinguishes themselves through meritorious achievement while flying.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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But almost as impressive is the list of immortals who only won three of four: Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, Tom Watson, Phil Mickelson, Lee Trevino, Byron Nelson (who never made the trip to play the British Open).—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Rory McIlroy joined some golf immortals after winning The Masters on Sunday.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The monument, as envisioned by the foundation, will feature a nine-sided granite base etched with the names of Tarrant residents killed during the war.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Much of the village has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages, and today harbors 13 classified historic monuments, including the 14th-century stone house, Maison Bordes, and a hospital dating to the 13th.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
7 Apr. 2025
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Other notables who have been diagnosed with ALS include Stephen Hawking, Lou Gehrig, Roberta Flack, Dennis Day, Steve Gleason and Aaron Lazar.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Such notables as Martin Scorsese, Ethan Hawke, Frances McDormand, Griffin Dunne and others signed on to be advisors to the organization.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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The British royals touched down in Rome, greeted by dignitaries and representatives from Italy’s governing body.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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In addition to Eminem, sports dignitaries from Detroit rounding out the group include former NBA star Grant Hill, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, General Motors CEO Mary Barra and more, according to the publication.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2025
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But adults going gaga for the Rizzler cannot be what passes for culture in the interim — not least because their endorsement signals to a nation of other impressionable children that asinine eminence is something to aspire to.—
Helen Holmes,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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At Davos Worldwide, his eminence Shyalpa Rinpoche and other global leaders outlined the Four Pillars for Lasting Peace: 1.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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After so much death, the Millers, pillars of the Jackson community, now have a 5-year-old son, Benjamin (Ezra Benedict Agbonkhese).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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In short, science reveals that sleep is a pillar of human overall health.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Worthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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