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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For the adventurous, a hike up Ma Peggy rewards determined trekkers with a stunning 360-degree panorama from its summit—a vista that makes every step worthwhile.
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
For the Padres, ditching Cease would be worthwhile.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Finding a solution to keeping TikTok operational in the U.S. is a worthwhile pursuit, Wedbush Securities' Ives said.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
But even commuting for a few hours, one day a week, seems worthwhile for an exciting new job, right?
—Philip Galanes, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthwhile. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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