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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In the wake of Dolly Parton’s death, Styles didn’t deign to cover one of the few artists worthy of the mantle of icon. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 That fervor might be enough reason to declare KPop Demon Hunters a contemporary classic and worthy of Criterion status. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Yes, at his best, Sale is worthy of being mentioned with Greg Maddux, John Smoltz and Tom Glavine. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 For a Smattering of Snacks When the snack plate is worthy of an entire meal, look to this piece for a one-and-done approach. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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