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adjective

ri-ˈwȯr-diŋ How to pronounce rewarding (audio)
Definition of rewardingnext
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
Plus, the Oscars have a history of rewarding actors whose films weren’t exactly crowd-pleasers, including The Whale’s Brendan Fraser, Judy’s Renée Zellweger, and The Eyes of Tammy Faye’s Jessica Chastain. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026 Working with a large language model has been rewarding but unpredictable, Guzman says. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
The Steelers renegotiated Heyward's rookie deal, rewarding him with more money before that initial contract expired. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Schroeder remains grateful for Kansas City showing up within the last week, and is looking forward to rewarding his staff following the uptake in business. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rewarding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
  1. comforting
  2. honoring
  3. encouraging
  4. awarding
  5. fulfilling
  6. commending
  7. satisfying
  8. praising
Adjective
  • While some people say their sleep is disrupted, others find pets comforting.
    — Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The plush, balm-meets-mask formula coats lips in a comforting layer that keeps moisture from escaping overnight, with hyaluronic acid, minerals, and antioxidant-rich Berry Mix Complex helping soften dry, flaky skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of comforting
Verb
  • Measuring more than 10 feet by 9 feet, Amwan Agwe… (2026), for example, depicts green hills and blue waves alongside the skulls, candles, and fish that nod to Fèt Gede, Haiti’s annual festival honoring the spirits of the dead.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That’s where the hotel is hosting an exhibit honoring the film with drawings, paintings, sculptures and behind-the-scenes footage that document how Radiator Springs Racers was brought to life.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of honoring
Adjective
  • What is encouraging about the Guardians is that all of their runs in that game came from hits that stayed in the yard.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Still, there were encouraging signs from the offense, particularly in the running game.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of encouraging
Verb
  • Nelson authored Assembly Bill 2019, carried by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, which established a state goal of awarding at least 25% of procurement and contracting opportunities to small businesses and microbusinesses.
    — Nicole Buss October 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Wright spoke in front of a crowd of steelworkers at Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works in Butler Township, Butler County, celebrating the government awarding $75 million to the plant.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of awarding
Adjective
  • The most fulfilling part for me in telling the adult stories was the message of taking accountability and the power of forgiveness.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
  • But having something to look forward to can make the transition smoother and more fulfilling.
    — Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fulfilling
Verb
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) chimed in on the conversation, commending Doe for coming forward.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Carrie Ann Inaba exclaimed, commending his groove and rhythm.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of commending
Adjective
  • Chocolate moelleux and tropical sorbet, both elevated with a flavoured crumble (cardamom and lime, respectively) finished off the meal with a satisfying hit of sweetness.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In an era of geotags and influencers, there’s something deeply satisfying about stumbling upon a place that still feels like a secret.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • The mayor of the town housing the Renoir Museum, Bryan Masson, issued a statement praising investigators who tracked down the paintings and suspects.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The one-minute television spot includes Poindexter’s daughters praising their father for his work ethic and dedication to their family.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of praising

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