rewarding
adjective
re·ward·ing
ri-ˈwȯr-diŋ 
1
: yielding or likely to yield a reward : valuable, satisfying
a rewarding experience
2
: serving as a reward
a rewarding smile of thanks
rewardingly
adverb
Examples of rewarding in a Sentence
Her work is financially rewarding.
pursued a rewarding career providing medical care to poor children in rural areas
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In an era when executive compensation philosophy is often criticized for rewarding mediocre performance or short-term thinking at the expense of long-term strategy, Tesla’s approach stands out for its rigor and emphasis on accountability.
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Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
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Dicker’s 33-yard kick, rewarding JK Scott’s reach grab and placement, went through with five seconds left.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Group efforts, teamwork, plus productive activity with organizations, clubs or classes will be rewarding activities.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
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Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Our expert take The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card is a no-annual-fee cash-back business card that's especially rewarding at office supply stores and gas stations.
—Ryley Amond,jason Stauffer, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Dicker’s 33-yard kick, rewarding JK Scott’s reach grab and placement, went through with five seconds left.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Group efforts, teamwork, plus productive activity with organizations, clubs or classes will be rewarding activities.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rewarding
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewarding. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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