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 Confirming the total cost of the treatment before starting is worthwhile. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 Even a small percentage of people responding with money can make another round of texts financially worthwhile. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 That difference makes comparing retailers worthwhile for anyone interested in trying Eilish’s technique. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 The vessels were effectively self-insured against attacks, according to the official's account, with higher crude prices making the voyages financially worthwhile despite the risks. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for worthwhile

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worthy

Adjective

It’s filled with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate pieces with drool-worthy flavors like raspberry ganache, chocolate lava cake, strawberry cheesecake, salted caramel, vanilla dream, and more.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
These are worthy goals, but Trump’s policies have badly missed their mark.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

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