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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Ron Elving, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
Additionally, fairs celebrate what’s worthy in the American way of life.
—Ruth D. Nelson / Made By History, TIME, 13 Sep. 2024
Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2022
Unfortunately, the Celtics stayed consistent only in producing third-quarter bleeding worthy of triage.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022
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Adjective
Deciding which side was right or more accurate or more worthy was left to the news consumer or voter.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
Additionally, fairs celebrate what’s worthy in the American way of life.
—Ruth D. Nelson / Made By History, TIME, 13 Sep. 2024
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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
Unfortunately, the Celtics stayed consistent only in producing third-quarter bleeding worthy of triage.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022
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Each situation is different and requires meritorious analysis.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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This year's most meritorious splurges include some familiar (read: repeat-winner) names.Allure, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
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Oh, and the team that signed and developed both Vizquel (the Mariners) and Smith (the Padres) gave up on them, only to watch blossom into immortals elsewhere.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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The film centers on Streep and Hawn who play rival immortals fighting over a love interest (Bruce Willis).Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
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The key is experience, good judgment, and the courage to speak truth to power.Sam Nunn, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024
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And on finding your way into other genres: would a period-horror piece be a good stepping stone?Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Nov. 2024
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They were used primarily as burial monuments or memorials and symbolized the journey to the afterlife, given that ships were considered vessels for transporting the dead into the next world.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The finale date, winner and more Not everyone's a winner: The story behind the Arizona monument to 'unelected' presidents Who is left on 'Dancing with the Stars'?Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Dodgers have 10 pitchers out, nine on the injured list, totaling close to $40 million in salary, including such notables as Clayton Kershaw, Tyler Glasnow, Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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Many fashion notables attended, including Carolina Herrera, Maxwell Osborne, Jonathan Cohen, Peter Som, Waris Ahluwalia, Nina Garcia, Fern Mallis, Mickey Boardman, and Hannah Bronfman.Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
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The gathering in Kazan also gives Putin ample opportunity for one-on-one facetime with his fellow BRICS leaders and other friendly dignitaries in attendance.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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The Pfister is known for its beautiful architecture, and has hosted many presidents and dignitaries over the years.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024
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But a lot of young executives also are casting weary glances at the aging eminences who’ve been occupying Hollywood’s C-suites seemingly forever.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Despite being unsure of his faith, the poor man has been saddled by the just-deceased pope with the responsibility of managing the conclave of red-robed eminences who’ll vote on a successor.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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In the rich tapestry of American history, the contributions of Indigenous peoples stand as a fundamental pillar that deserves recognition and celebration.Kevin Cohee, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Supercharge culture is built on three key pillars: feedback, community and learning.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Worthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthy. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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