How to Use deserving in a Sentence

deserving

1 of 2 noun
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  • This may be the one Pixar film most deserving of a reappraisal in ten years.
    — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 June 2021
  • Needless to say, the designer has achieved a lot in the past 50 years, and is well-deserving of a new chapter.
    — Sara Radin, refinery29.com, 23 Jan. 2020
  • All respect to Clapton, who has a handful of songs in his career deserving of Song of the Year.
    — cleveland.com, 23 Jan. 2018
  • God gave victory to the deserving, while defeat and death were the punishments for sin and lack of faith.
    — Robert Irwin, The New York Review of Books, 13 Feb. 2020
  • The man was special, though, and deserving of every tribute that comes his way.
    — Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Dec. 2017
  • That, Spurs fans, would have been a disaster deserving of a full-scale panic.
    — Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2018
  • Councilor Juanita Woody says Camp Hill has many people from the past and present deserving of such an honor.
    — Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2023
  • That's certainly the case with this eye-catching charger, wrapped in Belgian linen and deserving of a top spot atop your desk.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 12 Nov. 2022
  • The recipient of that good fortune was Country House, who was 65-to-1 and very much deserving of those odds.
    — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 8 May 2022
  • Green Bay, though a deserving favorite, isn’t a lock to get to Inglewood, much less win a fifth Super Bowl trophy.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2022
  • Why should your pain be any more deserving of our attention than anybody else’s?
    — Michael Ian Black, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2020
  • Washington is solid and likely deserving of a spot in the playoffs.
    — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Byrne would make for a very much deserving—if somewhat predictable—winner and is surely the one to beat once the ceremony rolls around on April 25.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2021
  • Reinforced the universal truth that each person is made in the image of an all good and loving God and deserving of respect and love.
    — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 26 May 2022
  • Hilton has been vocal on social media about his thoughts on his teammate deserving to be paid.
    — Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 3 May 2022
  • Spokeo is a fantastic reverse phone lookup service that is well-deserving of a spot on our best reverse phone lookup list.
    — Dallas News, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Often playing second fiddle to apples, pears are a fall fruit deserving of the spotlight in their own right.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2022
  • That Callaway may have thought any of this was OK is an indictment of the entire sport, which doesn’t see women as equals or deserving of respect.
    — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 27 May 2021
  • Meanwhile, Trubisky picked apart the Dallas defense, looking for the first time in three years like a quarterback deserving of being the No.
    — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2019
  • While the ceremony was created to honor some of the best NBA players in the game, there were a handful of ladies present with hair and makeup deserving of praise.
    — Jennifer Ford, Essence, 25 June 2019
  • The aim is still speed and maintaining the glory of summer tomatoes—just with an amped up texture and flavor deserving of your best box of pasta.
    — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Lizzo asked on Instagram, in a message deserving of its caps-lock tone.
    — Sydney Clarke, refinery29.com, 29 Oct. 2020
  • Supporters of Trump's efforts to crack down on would-be refugees agree that some are deserving of American goodwill.
    — Alan Gomez, USA TODAY, 24 May 2018
  • Bagley is a talent deserving of his own plaudits and comes with a more projectable ceiling due to his explosiveness and ability to play above the rim.
    — Jeremy Woo, SI.com, 14 Feb. 2018
  • But from my perspective, Whelan is no less deserving of freedom than Griner.
    — Amanda Knox, Time, 13 Dec. 2022
  • It’s not as high-profile as an A.I. Supreme Court, but probably no less deserving of our awareness and discussion.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Carr finally looked like a quarterback deserving of a monster contract against the Chiefs.
    — Steven Ruiz, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2017
  • Again and again, the Dalai Lama returned to his message that all people are connected, deserving of respect, worthy of love and compassion.
    — Peter Rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 June 2017
  • Any mayor who could bring its quality of living to the same lofty level would forge a legacy deserving of higher office.
    — Mark Z. Barabak, latimes.com, 21 Dec. 2017
  • But was the performance deserving of the opportunity to start?
    — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 8 Dec. 2020
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deserving

2 of 2 adjective
  • He's a very deserving young man.
  • The church provides aid to deserving families.
  • That was claimed fair and square, by the more deserving team.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2022
  • Kris Schepers is so deserving of the 2021 Sports Mom of the Year.
    — Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 8 May 2021
  • Had the best time performing for the most deserving Person of the Year, Ruben Blades!
    — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 19 Nov. 2021
  • Which player is most deserving of a spot in the Ring of Honor?
    — Dallas News, 12 July 2022
  • Of all the cities of the West, Vegas was most deserving of destruction.
    — Christopher Ketcham, Harper's Magazine, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Njoku has yet to make the Pro Bowl, but played at a deserving level this season.
    — cleveland, 21 Dec. 2022
  • No one is certainly more deserving in my mind than him in terms of what he’s done and paid the price.
    — Dallas News, 6 Jan. 2023
  • And what many consider the most deserving film doesn’t always make the cut.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Somebody much more deserving, who knows how to properly set an alarm clock and make it to a 6 am tour, turned the key.
    — Andy Wang, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022
  • In Episode 9, the islanders are forced to choose whether Tyler or Zeta is more deserving of staying in the villa.
    — Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2022
  • No one was more deserving than Parker, who's embodied all the W was, is and will be.
    — Sarah Valenzuela, Star Tribune, 14 July 2021
  • Towns is deserving of a spot, and could very well be selected.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2024
  • And then, quickly give out some awards to some very deserving people.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 Sep. 2021
  • But while the soccer-mad Arabsphere is no doubt deserving of a World Cup, Qatar remains a bizarre choice for the region.
    — Time, 20 Nov. 2022
  • And everybody was so deserving of making the All-Star Game.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2021
  • Instead, a wing of the GOP has attempted to portray at least some of those who were part of the riot as deserving of pardons.
    — Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2024
  • If any government entity needs thoughts and prayers these fractious days, the Supreme Court might be the most deserving.
    — Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2021
  • Dolly Parton just made a deserving fan’s wish come true.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Even if that does happen, though, fans will surely continue to debate which of the three is most deserving of the GOAT title.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Ault's coach Rhodes said no player was more deserving in 1996 of Mr. Basketball than Ault.
    — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2021
  • Beyond being deserving of rights, The Creator seeks to ask if AI might be worthy of worship.
    — WIRED, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Every one of these performances is special and deserving of all the praise and accolades that have come their way.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2021
  • The Avalanche are a most deserving favorite, but Vegas was favored in their last six playoff series.
    — Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 29 May 2021
  • By promoting the person most deserving, the message is sent that being productive is the best way to make the roster.
    — Sam Blum, Dallas News, 10 June 2021
  • Both belts are given out each game to the most deserving pitcher and position player.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2021
  • There’s one very deserving hero who won’t be recognized on May 5, notes Nelson.
    — Diane Bellcolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Zendaya—with the skilled assistance of her powerhouse stylist, Law Roach—is very deserving of the honor.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Then, keep scrolling to shop for additional products from the brand deserving of a spot in your skincare lineup.
    — Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024

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