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
Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Using the right shades of eyeshadow and glitter as well as an Oscar worthy impression of the child, West nailed the look.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 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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These are some of your top criteria for judging what makes a quality hotel—not to mention a worthy resort, cruise, spa, or island.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Using the right shades of eyeshadow and glitter as well as an Oscar worthy impression of the child, West nailed the look.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 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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Dendy, who died several months ago, was the recipient of the Legion of Merit and the Air Medal for exceptionally meritorious service with the 45th Infantry Regiment in Vietnam.Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
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Each situation is different and requires meritorious analysis.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 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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Armani Beauty Eye Tint Longwear Liquid Eyeshadow, $38 In This Article: What kind of eyeshadow is best for mature skin?Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Boats are decorated in their festive best for a parade down the Savannah River.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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At the height of Maya civilization, people in this region built temples, roads, pyramids and other monuments.Christina Larson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
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Ancient Indigenous mounds found in Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee At Milwaukee’s Forest Home Cemetery, the city’s oldest operating cemetery, history can be seen in every direction – etched on the gravestones, mausoleums and monuments of founders, pioneers, industrialists and beer barons.Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Producer Will Packer, singer-actor Fantasia Barrino and gospel superstar Hezekiah Walker are among the notables who will be celebrated at the 2nd annual HBCU Honors, which recognize prominent alumni of HBCU institutions.William Earl, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Dodgers have 10 pitchers out, nine on the injured list, totaling close to $40 million in salary, including such notables as Clayton Kershaw, Tyler Glasnow, Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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When completed, the stage will hold nearly 1,600 people: the president and vice president-elect, past presidents, foreign dignitaries, Supreme Court justices and congressional leaders.Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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The 222-room grande dame has welcomed nearly every dignitary, visiting A-lister and VIP to pass through the nation’s capital during its tenure.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 29 Oct. 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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Despite being unsure of his faith, the poor man has been saddled by the just-deceased pope with the responsibility of managing the conclave of red-robed eminences who’ll vote on a successor.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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However, there were occasionally times when these pillars of Grandma’s week would converge in the way of a church potluck.Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Authenticity is a pillar of breaking and hip hop, and her performance at the Olympics was a master class in bringing your own style and personality to the highest level of the craft.Jason Pu, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Worthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthy. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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