worthiness

noun

Definition of worthinessnext
as in value

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  1. value
  2. worth
  3. importance
  4. fame
  5. substance
  6. eminence
  7. prominence
  8. significance
Noun
  • Overemphasis on these measures of academic achievement has come at the cost of the learning value that comes from work experience.
    Brandon Busteed, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Thanks to all who have shared their perspectives, especially those who have been considerate of others' values and beliefs.
    Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of value
Noun
  • The 108th running of Indy 500 includes evacuations, crashes, lots of rain The Month of May is historically the very best month to be a Hoosier, with weeks' worth of track activities leading up to the 500-mile race on Memorial Day weekend.
    Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Polo therefore comes at a time when Hollywood is still waiting for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to prove their worth as TV producers outside their own royal story.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of worth
Noun
  • Stock exchange listing rules globally must stress the importance of human and labor rights standards.
    Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This year’s report shows that the focus on exit planning has increased fivefold since 2013, driven by a growing recognition of its importance for successful transitions.
    Craig West, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of importance
Noun
  • Oz’s rise to fame is largely tied to his frequent appearances on the Oprah Winfrey show in the early 2000s and his own subsequent daytime talk show.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • He’s largely shunned the spotlight in their six decades together, choosing to maintain his privacy in spite of his wife’s A-list fame.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of fame
Noun
  • Cholesterol is a fat-like substance naturally produced by your body.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The melodrama is packed with more style – so, so much style – than narrative substance, though Jolie (who earned a Golden Globe nomination this week for her portrayal) fully commits to the role both emotionally and musically.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of substance
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of eminence
Noun
  • One America News first rose to prominence in the weeks following the 2020 election as it was championed by Trump over its coverage of his allegations of voter fraud, but has in recent years been dropped by a number of major cable and satellite providers.
    Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In a then-burgeoning hip-hop scene, the fellow New York natives rose to prominence in the East Coast rap world through the mid-1990s.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of prominence
Noun
  • Of significance is the breakdown by business size: Large: +120K; Medium: +81K, Small: -17K).
    Robert Barone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • And basketball carries a deep personal significance.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of significance
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