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
Safety and linebacker are worthwhile concerns The Panthers’ run defense continues to be the team’s Achilles heel under defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero.
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Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Gibbs says walking is a worthwhile exercise for anyone, including women over 40, to do regularly.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2025
The beloved '90s icon thinks looking back can be a worthwhile exercise.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Here's how to snag some free ice cream while supporting a worthwhile cause.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
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Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Gibbs says walking is a worthwhile exercise for anyone, including women over 40, to do regularly.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2025
The beloved '90s icon thinks looking back can be a worthwhile exercise.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Here's how to snag some free ice cream while supporting a worthwhile cause.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worthwhile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthwhile
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To finish things off, CND Shellac No Wipe Top Coat added red carpet-worthy shine.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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For an organization badly in need of young players who can push for NHL employment, this is a worthy experiment during a time when draft picks are dealt by the dozen at each trade deadline.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthwhile. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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