RE WARDING Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ri-ˈwȯr-diŋ

Definition of rewarding

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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rewarding

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verb

present participle of reward

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

Adjective

Despite the challenging conditions, Hauser says the difficult shoot only made the finished product that much more rewarding. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Harper said the family's all-in approach has become one of the most rewarding parts of her success. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Verb

For Johnson, being able to showcase and expose the talent and importance of youth orchestra to the masses is rewarding. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 The Athletic broke the news that Chelsea are rewarding Joao Pedro with fresh terms during the second half. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rewarding

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding

Adjective

Fall Dog Treats These cozy seasonal dog treats are made with simple organic ingredients, gently oven baked in small batches for a soft, flavorful reward inspired by the comforting tastes of fall.

— Jessica Moore, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Those ‘boys’ are in their late forties and fifties now — a comforting reminder, to parents who may be despairing about enduring another entry in this franchise, that all children eventually grow up.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of comforting

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Fetterman was part of a small group of senators who attended a memorial dinner for Graham last month and sat on the bus with the McCormicks for the public ceremony honoring him the following day.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
Garver also recently released her latest book, Romancing With the Stars, and will next embark on a 60th anniversary celebrity cruise honoring six decades of Family Affair before heading to Australia to produce a movie adapted from Pollyanna.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of honoring

Adjective

Paul Taylor Sunderland Sunderland’s pre-season has gradually improved, as defeats to Liverpool and Leeds have given way to encouraging performances, and wins, against Wrexham and Lens.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The story is less encouraging for those trying to break into the job market and for those who lost their jobs and are looking for new work.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of encouraging

Adjective

But having something to look forward to can make the transition smoother and more fulfilling.

— Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Her story serves as a promise that there are no borders for love, and that living in harmony with others is both natural and fulfilling.

— Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026

Definition of fulfilling

Verb

Reactions to Graves’ retirement Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke at the Thursday press conference, commending Graves for her leadership.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The meteorologist’s followers are commending her for her environmentally friendly practice.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of commending

Adjective

Though many details of river behavior are still being actively studied, the existing mountain of research has yielded explanations that add up to a somewhat satisfying basic understanding.

— Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
The market’s message is often beguiling and inscrutable, with frequent overshoots and crowd-humiliating turnabouts that would be so satisfying to see coming in advance.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfying

Verb

For this reason, many are praising OpenAI for its transparency and candor around the event.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
If, for example, a commencement speaker praising the value of artificial intelligence is met with jeers from graduates – as former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was in May 2026 – the speaker’s message is immediately rendered inert.

— Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of praising

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