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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

After an impressive run of five stoppage wins - including against Zhilei Zhang and Sanchez - he is arguably the most deserving of a title shot outside of Wardley.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

But, for the most part, we are focusing on the most deserving artists.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 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

Dadi offered him some of her Parle-G biscuits, which she only does to the most deserving visitors—and Oso.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon