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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All memes aside, this could turn out to be a worthwhile enterprise, deserving of bipartisan support — so long as people temper their expectations.
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Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Any of the brand’s countless and colorful pieces will always be a worthwhile investment for your cooktop, especially its Dutch ovens—which are on sale now at Williams Sonoma.
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 25 Nov. 2024
All memes aside, this could turn out to be a worthwhile enterprise, deserving of bipartisan support — so long as people temper their expectations.
—Tyler Cowen, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
The museum’s mountain and valley views at golden hour also make the visit worthwhile.
—Abbie Kozolchyk, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthwhile. Accessed 2 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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