WORTHWHILE Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

worthwhile

adjective

Definition of worthwhile

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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Recent Examples of worthwhile James showed excellent vision and punch, and paired with Kaelon Black and Christian McCaffrey, the Niners should have three worthwhile, trustworthy backs this season. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026 More flexibility, more savings Christina DeSomma is another parent who doesn't let the school calendar limit her family's vacations, and the financial benefits alone are worthwhile. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 In the book, these episodes are framed as worthwhile—if ultimately unsuccessful—attempts at depolarization. — Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 That comparison can give you a clearer picture of whether a one-percentage-point reduction is substantial enough to make refinancing worthwhile right now. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for worthwhile

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worthy

Adjective

Gloria lived a full, wonderful life filled with friends and great conversations and worthy causes.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Ryan Gosling and Matt Damon have already shown off their best-actor-worthy wares.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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