worthy
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The controversy has therefore become less about Homeric mythology itself and more about ongoing cultural disagreements over representation, identity and who audiences view as worthy of iconic roles in modern entertainment.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Projects on “Victorian poets,” a “German theologian,” a “German philosopher,” “British philosophers,” an “English philosopher and mathematician,” and an “Italian composer” were worthy of preservation.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
Together, Currie’s killer crime novels cement the legend of Babs Dionne, an icon worthy of standing alongside Vito Corleone or Tony Soprano as the Queenpin of Crime.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Both futures speak to him as true callings, both as worthy directions for his soul’s devotion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Even if poor, the men were decent, worthy of respect, accomplished in the manly arts of riding and pistol shooting, but not reckless with either animals or firearms.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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