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
Synonyms
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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Prioritizing yourself and being your friend to everyone else is extremely rewarding.
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Celeste Polanco, Essence, 5 June 2024
While this can be rewarding, most people need to bring in an element of structure to the days and weeks in retirement to help feel balanced and fulfilled.
—Jessi Chadd, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024
Growing your own produce is a rewarding and fruitful (pun intended) way to make the most of your outdoor space.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2024
Image In addition to the increasingly joyless slog of governance, the job has become less rewarding in other ways.
—Robert Draper, New York Times, 30 May 2024
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Celeste Polanco, Essence, 5 June 2024
While this can be rewarding, most people need to bring in an element of structure to the days and weeks in retirement to help feel balanced and fulfilled.
—Jessi Chadd, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024
Growing your own produce is a rewarding and fruitful (pun intended) way to make the most of your outdoor space.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2024
Image In addition to the increasingly joyless slog of governance, the job has become less rewarding in other ways.
—Robert Draper, New York Times, 30 May 2024
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 10 Jun. 2024.
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