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
Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 7 July 2025
Adopting a pet is a rewarding experience, and Austin Pets Alive!
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The movie demystifies what’s hard and rewarding about caregiving, thanks largely to Michelle’s incredible, nuanced turn as Vanessa.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Some ways of doing this in a hybrid workplace, according to Entrepreneur, include letting employees co-create those stories that showcase the organization’s mission, engaging in virtual traditions and connection exercises, and recognizing and rewarding milestones and successes.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
But that’s often how mathematics works: Sometimes all a sticky problem needs is a few fresh ideas, and venturing outside one’s immediate field can be rewarding.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 7 July 2025
Adopting a pet is a rewarding experience, and Austin Pets Alive!
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The movie demystifies what’s hard and rewarding about caregiving, thanks largely to Michelle’s incredible, nuanced turn as Vanessa.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Some ways of doing this in a hybrid workplace, according to Entrepreneur, include letting employees co-create those stories that showcase the organization’s mission, engaging in virtual traditions and connection exercises, and recognizing and rewarding milestones and successes.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
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The 5-foot-11, 191-pound former standout at Jacksonville’s Bartram Trail underwent offseason foot surgery in the spring, but a 3-tackle effort in the spring game was encouraging.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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The jury is out on 2024 first-rounder Hagen Smith but signs are encouraging.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In addition to awarding grants to researchers who lacked experience studying or treating post-infectious chronic diseases, RECOVER faced criticism for funding exercise and pacing trials that could potentially harm people with Long Covid, rather than studying promising novel treatments.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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This is an awarding body that has denied our greatest living artist, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, of its most coveted award, Album of the Year, four times.—
Esther Newman,
refinery29.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, giving a good toast can be a powerful and fulfilling experience, transforming a potentially awkward obligation into a heartfelt tribute.—
Matt Abrahams,
Time,
12 July 2025
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Creating your own worlds and stories is always so much more fulfilling.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Many enthusiasts gravitate toward the elemental 356 A, which is desirous in the same way a thin, non-automatic watch movement can be more satisfying than that found in a complicated chronograph.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
5 July 2025
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For a successful and satisfying harvest, Worley recommends planting a mix of heirloom and hybrid tomato plants.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
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So to be older now and see younger versions of ourselves discovering our music is so gratifying.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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For years, CFOs and CEOs have prioritized direct-response marketing; performance-driven, ROI-measurable and instantly gratifying, while questioning the value of brand marketing, often dismissed as fuzzy, slow or unnecessary.—
Miri Patrenko Laufer,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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