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
Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The most surprising and rewarding collaboration comes from Los Pleneros de la Cresta, a band dedicated to keeping plena alive in modern times.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
At the heart of Lisa’s journey is motherhood – her most rewarding adventure that, despite its challenges, fills her heart with love, pride, and happiness.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Visualizing your future self and breaking long-term goals into manageable steps can make the process less daunting and more rewarding.
—Wayne Anderman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The online gambling slot catalog is filled with exciting and rewarding games.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The most surprising and rewarding collaboration comes from Los Pleneros de la Cresta, a band dedicated to keeping plena alive in modern times.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
At the heart of Lisa’s journey is motherhood – her most rewarding adventure that, despite its challenges, fills her heart with love, pride, and happiness.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Visualizing your future self and breaking long-term goals into manageable steps can make the process less daunting and more rewarding.
—Wayne Anderman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
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The first takeaway, then, is that Valve and Intel are collaborating to tackle this, which is encouraging.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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While the cooler-than-expected producer price index news was encouraging, the data wasn’t viewed as important enough to settle bonds down.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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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
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What is the most fulfilling aspect of your work in the community?J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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Knowing that my ideals and work will continue, even after I’m gone, is deeply fulfilling.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Sandlin’s tale offers a satisfying take on reinvention, courage, and dropping judgment.Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Wagyu with uni mayo is incredibly succulent and the selection of sushi is well balanced and satisfying.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Weather Schools in Asheville are reopening in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene She and other therapists in the area say living through this experience alongside their patients has been a unique and gratifying experience.Katia Riddle, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
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Involvement in such roles can drive significant positive change within these organizations and provide a gratifying experience for your leaders, enriching their personal and professional growth. 4.Hao Lam, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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