worthwhile
adjective
worth·while
ˈwərth-ˈ(h)wī(-ə)l 
1
: being worth the time or effort spent
worthwhile preparations
2
: worthy sense 1
a worthwhile cause
worthwhileness
noun
Examples of worthwhile in a Sentence
The money is for a worthwhile cause.
Seeing my children's joy made building the tree house all worthwhile.
Is it worthwhile to try to fix my computer?
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Overall, many in the industry view the experiment as a worthwhile endeavor, especially given the soaring prices for free-agent starting pitchers.
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Will Sammon, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
While Guerilla Games and Studio Gobo’s collaboration with The Lego Group was met with a mixed response from critics, the game offers a fun and worthwhile experience, especially for those who play alongside younger gamers, or young gamers adventuring on their own.
—Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
Yet, the returns—measured through talent measurement metrics, high retention, and a resilient, engaged team—make the effort worthwhile.
—John Abusaid, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Will Sammon, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
Trent is every bit the dingus Cole described him as, but still makes two modestly worthwhile contributions to the entire affair.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
While Guerilla Games and Studio Gobo’s collaboration with The Lego Group was met with a mixed response from critics, the game offers a fun and worthwhile experience, especially for those who play alongside younger gamers, or young gamers adventuring on their own.
—Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
Yet, the returns—measured through talent measurement metrics, high retention, and a resilient, engaged team—make the effort worthwhile.
—John Abusaid, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthwhile. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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worthwhile
adjective
worth·while
ˈwərth-ˈhwī(ə)l
-ˈwī(ə)l
1
: being worth the time or effort spent
worthwhile preparations
2
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