as in comforting
making one feel good inside
pursued a rewarding career providing medical care to poor children in rural areas
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as in honoring
to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement
the firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions
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Recent Examples of rewarding
PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
For a while — 10 years in fact — the work was rewarding and the lifestyle made sense to Braverman.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Negotiations are opportunities to build rewarding relationships with others.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Training pups is a process that requires patience and consistency, but can be incredibly rewarding.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Most areas look wildly different, and while finding random items isn’t very interesting, coming across new heroes to court or colonies to liberate is rewarding.
—PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
For a while — 10 years in fact — the work was rewarding and the lifestyle made sense to Braverman.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Negotiations are opportunities to build rewarding relationships with others.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Training pups is a process that requires patience and consistency, but can be incredibly rewarding.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
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But what was encouraging about the Sabres’ win is that a few young players who could be important next season stepped up.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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For human surfers and swimmers, the results were somewhat encouraging.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The storied magazine explained its reason for awarding Biles with the distinction, acknowledging her greatness and consistent dominance in gymnastics.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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Foundation awards grants to nonprofits The Men’s Fund, held at the Porter County Community Foundation, is awarding $7,000 in grants to three Porter County nonprofits, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Holistic solutions for a healthier and more fulfilling life are at the core of BetterMe.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Physical intimacy is still important Despite the lack of a clear diagnosis, Nicole has not given up on her desire for a fulfilling intimate relationship.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But this year’s batch of releases suggests that the leading watchmakers have found a satisfying way to respect their past achievements and still forge new paths.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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The spices are balanced and not overpowering, drying down to a satisfying, earthy finish.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The awareness that the show is going to bring is gratifying.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2025
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Alfonso Cuarón is known for amazing long takes in his films, like in Children of Men and Gravity, so that was very gratifying.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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