as in worthy
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward
gifts donated to deserving children every Christmas
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as in earning
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)
the team really deserved that victory after the way they played
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Recent Examples of deserving
Luke Chinman, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Raising a child is a gift, and there isn’t a more deserving couple of that privilege than you.
—Anna Moeslein, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Goldman said the cruise line has bettered its business and is deserving of a higher price-to-earnings multiple.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
No one is more deserving of this moment than Griff and Taylor.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Raising a child is a gift, and there isn’t a more deserving couple of that privilege than you.
—Anna Moeslein, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
The stock is deserving of its hefty premium due to the company’s share gains and dependability with a subscription model.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Goldman said the cruise line has bettered its business and is deserving of a higher price-to-earnings multiple.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserving
Adjective
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That isn’t to say a worthy champion will struggle to emerge from this field.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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President Trump should be on the verge of a significant victory in his worthy campaign to rein in the administrative state — i.e., to restore constitutional order.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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After earning its first-ever nomination for season 3 at last year's Globes, season 4 of Slow Horses brought in three more nominations for the thriller series, as stars Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden were nominated for their roles as Jackson Lamb and River Cartwright, respectively.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Baby Reindeer and Hacks tied for the second-higest tally of TV wins, with each project earning two awards each.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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In conclusion, time is running out for taxpayers to file meritorious claims, which include more than claims where eligibility is absolutely certain.—
Tom Cullinan,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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With best wishes, Camilla/ Thank you for your very helpful book.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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During the episode, Palmer asks SZA if Drake is a good kisser.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Deserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserving. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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