as in worthy
having worth or value
a worthwhile investment The money is for a worthwhile cause. The trip was worthwhile.
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Recent Examples of worthwhile
Of those in that group, 90% said that the advice was profitable or worthwhile.
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Like any sport, chess and Go are worthwhile because of human struggles and storylines, champions made and toppled, the very fact that people are doomed to be imperfect but always striving to become just a bit better.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite the heartbreaking loss of American lives and ongoing economic harm, these goals are worthwhile and within reach.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
That difference in opinion is part of what makes this job feel worthwhile, especially these days.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Like any sport, chess and Go are worthwhile because of human struggles and storylines, champions made and toppled, the very fact that people are doomed to be imperfect but always striving to become just a bit better.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite the heartbreaking loss of American lives and ongoing economic harm, these goals are worthwhile and within reach.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
That difference in opinion is part of what makes this job feel worthwhile, especially these days.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for worthwhile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthwhile
worthy
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Overturning Citizens United is a worthy long-term goal.—
Alisa Kaplan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The event features large photo-worthy Nat Geo Yellow Border frames, interactive medium frames, and discoverable small frames, all designed for guests to snap, explore, and experience the magic of nature all around them.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthwhile. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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