How to Use worth in a Sentence

worth

1 of 4 noun
  • The worth of the stocks has increased.
  • He has proved his worth to the team.
  • The book has proved its worth by saving me hundreds of dollars.
  • The furniture was of little worth since it was in such bad condition.
  • A diamond's worth is determined partly by its cut and clarity.
  • How about a year's worth of jet sales?
    — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
  • That's like, three states' worth of cheese, y'all.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • But your net worth may not decline by much.
    — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
  • New York is about to get a week’s worth of rest.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 16 May 2026
  • How much is Elon Musk's net worth?
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Your worth isn’t up for debate.
    — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Fans got their money’s worth with six goals.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
  • Forbes has pegged his net worth at $1 billion.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • That means shifting the focus from net worth to cash flow.
    — Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
  • Forbes pegs his net worth at more than $38 billion.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • One bowl may contain two to three servings’ worth of food.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The Fireblade has more than proven its worth since it was launched.
    — New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Utilize wise strategies to build net worth over time and cash flow now.
    — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The net worth of the top 1% grew 30% over the past 3 years.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
  • That awareness supports a stronger sense of self-worth.
    — Reem Raouda, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Either way, your worth isn’t up for debate.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The dessert was comprised of about 20 sheet pans' worth of cake.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
  • For an entire day’s worth of showings.
    — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
  • That might mean raising your prices to reflect the worth of your unique skills!
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • But his net worth could soon leave his tech billionaire peers in the dust.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
  • Their own worth, their own purpose, their own provenance.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
  • So, what is Charlie Sheen's net worth?
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Her exact net worth is unknown.
    — Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • What is Taylor Swift's net worth?
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
  • And now, a chance to prove his worth in the NFL.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026

worth

2 of 4 preposition
  • Do you think the car is worth buying?
  • It takes a long time to get a table at the restaurant, but the food is well worth the wait.
  • This book is not worth reading.
  • The movie was good, but I didn't think it was worth all the fuss.
  • It is worth noting that his father and mother are also doctors.
  • The corporation is worth billions of dollars.
  • A carefully written cover letter and resume is worth the effort.
  • Chicago is worth a visit. I think you'll really like it.
  • Was a big pile of lip balm worth all those hours?
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, the sweet scent alone is enough to make this face mask worth a try.
    — Amina Lake Abdelrahman, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2019
  • Is the trip to the Mansion worth it for them alone?
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
  • My question isn’t whether or not Reaves can make this contract worth it by the end.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Think of it as a scent museum worth a visit on your next trip to Paris.
    — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 4 Nov. 2019
  • Here are a few new science reads worth giving — or keeping for yourself.
    — Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 24 Nov. 2018
  • The doctors didn’t know diddly squat, and the motion sickness pills don’t work worth a damn.
    — Bill Andrews, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2019
  • And even a sliver of hope is worth a good deal in these characters’ tumultuous lives.
    — David Lyman, Cincinnati.com, 20 Jan. 2018
  • Consider if your peace of mind is worth more than financial profit.
    — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2019
  • There’s just no way that 40 percent of the staff is worth more than $1 million per season.
    — Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 10 Mar. 2020
  • But private interests are worth more than national team for some.
    — SI.com, 23 May 2018
  • Does the team still stand by Ross becoming a player worth the pick where he was selected?
    — Paul Dehner Jr., Cincinnati.com, 11 Apr. 2018
  • The man stole coffee and energy drink worth a total value of $10.
    — cleveland, 9 May 2020
  • But the system itself is worth more to crooks than the money and is unlikely to disappear.
    — The Economist, 14 June 2018
  • Is the danger of an investigation worth it?
    — Emma Alpern, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
  • All of the shares are worth the same amount as the different financing terms are subsumed into the common stock.
    — Chana R. Schoenberger, WSJ, 8 Oct. 2017
  • So, his next couple of seasons have to come with individual and team success to make this move worth it.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
  • Add that to the massive amount of land owned by her in-laws, and the Drummonds are worth a staggering amount of money.
    — Megan Friedman, Country Living, 3 Feb. 2018
  • Many congregations have owned their land for decades and now are sitting on large properties worth a small fortune.
    — Marisa Kendall, The Mercury News, 16 June 2019
  • And while there isn't a secret shortcut to healthier hair, taking time to keep strands strong is worth the commitment.
    — Paige Stables, Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2019
  • In that case, there are plenty of Memorial Day furniture sales worth a browse.
    — Ariel Scotti, Forbes, 28 May 2021
  • For March, the discount grocery chain has a long list of products (at remarkable prices, mind you) worth adding to your cart.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026

worth

3 of 4 adjective
  • How much is a gold medal worth?
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The juice isn’t worth the squeeze.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2026
  • But who else is worth your time?
    — Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
  • High line, but still seems worth it.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The climb turns out to be well worth it.
    — John Otis, NPR, 30 May 2026
  • Field goals are worth four points, not three.
    — Carlos Morales, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
  • All bets are worth 1 unit plus the juice.
    — Brad Evans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • All bets are worth 1 unit plus the juice.
    — Brad Evans, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Was the 26-hour roundtrip worth it?
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The trek is well worth the effort.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The depth here will be worth watching.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Is a mortgage rate lock worth it now?
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • One tells you what your business is worth.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Some things are worth waiting for.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
  • These are red flags worth watching.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • But those secrets are worth it.
    — Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Some places are worth going out of your way for.
    — Abby Price, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
  • Now that’s a feat worth talking about.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Are the restaurants worth their salt?
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Are the restaurants worth their salt?
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
  • That is a fair point, and worth keeping in view.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
  • Make your worth the budget’s base.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
  • That’s the part worth talking about.
    — Joel Morris, Fortune, 23 May 2026
  • Now that’s worth thinking about.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The gold around their neck is worth far more than the check in the mail.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Some are naughty, some are nice, but all of them are well worth a read.
    — Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Hoey added that the room includes weeks worth of food.
    — Elle Meier, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Most likely, though, those points are worth less.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The complaint says the shares were, in fact, worth much less.
    — Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The deal was worth just shy of $1 billion .
    — Ganesh Rao,julianna Tatelbaum, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025

worth

4 of 4 verb
  • Sea days see brunch served at Bora, which is a must-do and worth the upcharge.
    — Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Here is a look at some of the standout schools and districts in four of the city’s most popular family areas, along with what makes each one worth a closer look.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
  • Why would one worth the GNP of Bosnia move a franchise such as this, with a great fan base, to anywhere, let alone Oakland?
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Nowhere is this more visible than with Uber, another startup that skyrocketed from a mere concept to a company worth an astounding $68 billion.
    — Vanityfair.com, VanityFair.com, 1 Mar. 2017
  • Here’s what the latest expert roundups from InStyle, Allure, and Vogue have surfaced as the strongest cost-effective picks, and what makes each one worth your attention.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
  • This isn’t a dining guide featuring cuisine from each country participating in the World Cup, but rather a greatest-hits medley of local favorites at three different price points, from inexpensive to intermediate to worth a splurge.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026

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