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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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Of course, the glaring difference, should Jackson Jr. have his way politically, is that voters would return him to office even after a federal prison stint, rewarding bad behavior.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025
The truth is, overseeing the transition of a youthful talent into the first team is one of the most rewarding and stimulating aspects of Arteta’s job.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
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—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Of course, the glaring difference, should Jackson Jr. have his way politically, is that voters would return him to office even after a federal prison stint, rewarding bad behavior.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025
The truth is, overseeing the transition of a youthful talent into the first team is one of the most rewarding and stimulating aspects of Arteta’s job.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
For people who care deeply about their wheels, cleaning can be a rewarding activity.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 13 Aug. 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 23 Aug. 2025.
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