worthy of

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: good enough to have been written, said, done, or created by (someone, especially someone famous)
a symphony worthy of Mahler

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The 50 Top Pizza rankings of 2026 highlight restaurants from coast to coast, though what makes a pie worthy of the top spot is still a matter of taste. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The ancient Greeks deemed tuna worthy of sacrifice to the gods and used them as offerings to Poseidon. — Torben Rick, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 The often-handheld camerawork creates the sensation of watching old home videos, even if most of these encounters don’t seem worthy of documentation. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026 The spa itself is worthy of a visit, with spaces over three floors with an indoor-outdoor pool, spacious treatment rooms, outdoor relaxation areas, and steam and sauna rooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for worthy of

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“Worthy of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthy%20of. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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