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
For pet lovers, the only thing that could make the expansive network of more than 400 stunning parks more worthwhile is if each and every one allowed dogs to partake in the outdoor splendor.
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Rebecca R. Norris,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
For most Costco shoppers who are picking up this BBQ platter ahead of the Fourth of July, however, the cost is a worthwhile tradeoff for convenience.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
While Bonnaroo had many big moments, like lasers or fireworks exploding over the crowd, what made the experience worthwhile was all the small magic moments that accumulated throughout the four-day festival.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
That scale has made Cursor a more than worthwhile investment for Musk.
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Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Rebecca R. Norris,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
For most Costco shoppers who are picking up this BBQ platter ahead of the Fourth of July, however, the cost is a worthwhile tradeoff for convenience.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
While Bonnaroo had many big moments, like lasers or fireworks exploding over the crowd, what made the experience worthwhile was all the small magic moments that accumulated throughout the four-day festival.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
That scale has made Cursor a more than worthwhile investment for Musk.
—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worthwhile
worthy
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Goei maps out a guide for The Times of how an Angeleno can make the long-but-worthy trip there (including how to snag an $80 round-trip flight).
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But those that are purchase-worthy are finding a growing crowd of younger entrepreneurs eager to buy at the right price.
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“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worthwhile. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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