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
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
At around $38, this high-quality pan with a nonstick finish is a worthy, affordable addition to any baker’s cupboard and is made to last.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
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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The song’s jaunty ’90s country vibe and Moroney’s charismatic performance make this song poised to become a worthy, enduring addition to the canon of country holiday classics.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
At around $38, this high-quality pan with a nonstick finish is a worthy, affordable addition to any baker’s cupboard and is made to last.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
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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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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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He was first deployed by the National Guard to Guantánamo Bay in 2004, then volunteered to serve in Iraq, where he was awarded the first of two Bronze Stars for meritorious service.Sharon LaFraniere, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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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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Give Bonnie a new power that will magically solve whatever dilemma this hot, squinting gaggle of immortals has gotten themselves into this time.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
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The wireless earbuds offer pretty good sound quality and effective noise cancellation, though not quite as good as the second-gen AirPods Pro.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2024
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And the spiritual rationale for generosity turns out to be the same as the worldly one: hope in a good future.Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Stream the sunrise at Stonehenge Each December and June, visitors flock to the ancient monument in England to celebrate the solstice.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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Now, it is believed to be more intentional, possibly even coming from another monument.Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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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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The graduates were honored during a National Apprenticeship Week ceremony that featured dignitaries from the U.S. Department of Labor and the Maryland Department of Labor.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Iconic covers show historical leaders of our time Trump rings open the stock exchange Donald Trump for the first time rang the stock exchange bell, a symbolic ritual that is often designated to celebrities and visiting dignitaries.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 12 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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But a lot of young executives also are casting weary glances at the aging eminences who’ve been occupying Hollywood’s C-suites seemingly forever.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Each of these pillars of the wellness program are incorporated into the guests’ stay at the Kneipp Hotel Hammerschmiede outside of Salzburg.Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Worthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthy. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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