prizeworthy

American

[prahyz-wur-thee] / ˈpraɪzˌwɜr ði /

adjective

deserving or qualifying for a prize.

Both young pianists delivered a prizeworthy performance at the music festival.

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Derived Forms

prizeworthiness

noun

Etymology

Origin of prizeworthy

First recorded in 1600–05; prize ¹ + -worthy

Example Sentences

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It is an impressive achievement representing a prizeworthy contribution to literary scholarship and biographical journalism.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2020

I can’t imagine what convoluted story Theo has come up with to tell her, but whatever it is must be a prizeworthy performance.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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