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
Len Fasano, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
However, Gill said the foreign acquisitions would be a worthy effort.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
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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There are also worthy programs dotted throughout our budget to aid those who need valuable services.
—Len Fasano, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
However, Gill said the foreign acquisitions would be a worthy effort.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
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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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Ralph Lauren is the first fashion designer ever to receive the honor, in recognition of his meritorious contributions as a designer, entrepreneur, business leader, and philanthropist.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
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There is no history of disciplinary action in her police record, which lists several awards for meritorious police work.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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And if Ichiro isn’t unanimous, well, that’ll be just as hard to explain as the voters who snubbed immortals such as Willie Mays (left off 23 ballots), Mickey Mantle (43) and Yogi Berra (59).Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Since then, he’s helmed The Fall, as well as Immortals starring Henry Cavill, Mirror Mirror starring Julia Roberts, and Self/Less starring Ryan Reynolds.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Are Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds on good terms?Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2025
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Currently, there are no monuments to women on the National Mall.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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With colorful festivals, lively cities, some of the world’s greatest archaeological monuments, and roughly 7,000 miles of coastline prime for sunning and snorkeling, Mexico is a popular destination for U.S. travelers.Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
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The other notables were The Secret Life of Pets, which graced the charts 38 times this year, and Home, which nabbed 31 days of its 117-day total in 2024.Travis Bean, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Audible has production and development deals with other notables like President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Kerry Washington, Daniel Dae Kim, Lorne Michaels and James Patterson.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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After each game, three Carolina players hold a meet and greet with season-ticket members, charity guests and dignitaries.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some of the few surviving American veterans gathered in Belgium and Luxembourg last weekend—along with American lawmakers and other dignitaries—for several commemorative events.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Still, Valéry’s eminence as a modernist is indisputable.Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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But Mufasa doesn’t offer the iconic character a story worthy of his eminence.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have stood as pillars of empowerment and excellence for Black students in America.Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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Both feature pillar to pillar displays inside include displays at the outer end for digital mirrors.Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Worthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthy. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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