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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For travelers who want to understand how bourbon is made at a slower pace, the craft side of the trail is often the more rewarding half of the trip.
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Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Though most visit this part of the Serengeti during wildebeest migration (typically May through October but varies depending on weather patterns), the rest of the year is equally rewarding.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Shopping here is low-key but rewarding, with a cluster of indie stores that tap into the area’s free-spirited character.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Leaders foster both by clarifying decision ownership, ensuring timely access to the right information and rewarding team outcomes over individual achievement.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Though most visit this part of the Serengeti during wildebeest migration (typically May through October but varies depending on weather patterns), the rest of the year is equally rewarding.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Shopping here is low-key but rewarding, with a cluster of indie stores that tap into the area’s free-spirited character.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Leaders foster both by clarifying decision ownership, ensuring timely access to the right information and rewarding team outcomes over individual achievement.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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 4 Jun. 2026.
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