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most deserving

ADJECTIVE

worthy, meritorious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commendable

STRONG

fitting

WEAK

admirable due estimable laudable needy praisable praiseworthy righteous rightful thankworthy

Antonyms

WEAK

undeserving unworthy

Example Sentences

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Scott Kupor, the OPM’s director, in August instructed agencies to be selective in awarding bonuses, and give priority to the most deserving employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

So let’s rank the 10 nominees from least to most deserving.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2025

The AP voters take it seriously,” he added, “and they try to make sure the most deserving teams are ranked.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2024

I honestly couldn't decide which of these songs was the most deserving, so I'm having them both.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023

Of all the wishes people had brought him—money, love, revenge—this seemed to him the most poignant and the one most deserving of fulfillment.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison