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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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
P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
For Curran, the workshops have become one of the most rewarding outcomes of sharing her work online.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
After years of inconsistency the grape is finding real coherence across all three forms, rewarding the growers who have cut yields and given it proper attention.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Adjective
For Sam Spain, a FIRST alum and the lead mentor of Athena’s Warriors, coming back to support a team has been deeply rewarding.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
For Curran, the workshops have become one of the most rewarding outcomes of sharing her work online.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Verb
The legislators are rewarding themselves with pay increases while much of the legislative work remains unfinished.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
After years of inconsistency the grape is finding real coherence across all three forms, rewarding the growers who have cut yields and given it proper attention.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
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Nestlé's take pairs notes of vanilla and brown butter flavor with milk chocolate morsels for a chocolate chip cookie that's even more comforting.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
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Bereaved individuals have often told me that hearing other people’s memories of the person who died can be deeply comforting.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Verb
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There’s plenty to see and do on this one street—stop by Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750; the Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, honoring the founder of the Girl Scouts; then grab a bite at Marbled & Fin, where luxe appetizers and aged steaks reign supreme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Bidders will also find capes, drapes, peignoirs, jumpsuits, fur coats and red, white and blue ensemble that Ann-Margret wore for a performance at the White House, when President Gerald Ford was honoring the Shah of Iran.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Eco effort The Mollie has a focus on being eco-friendly with carafes of water instead of bottles, encouraging to save towels for a few days at a time, and even partnering with Rivian, the electric car manufacturer, to offer all-electric shuttles to the mountain and the airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Despite the concerning drought conditions, climate outlooks are showing some encouraging signs for the months ahead.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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But then in August of 2017, less than 10 months before FIFA would vote on awarding the rights to the tournament, Morocco entered the race.—
Kevin Baxter
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June 7,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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In June 2026, a jury found Grossman and Erickson liable for the crash, awarding the victims' family $176 million in damages.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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The Oscar Mike Foundation is dedicated to helping disabled veterans live a more fulfilling life.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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His most fulfilling moment was when the fourth calf was born in the wild last year, an indication that the bongos are thriving in their native habitat and that their population will certainly increase.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The combination of protein, fiber, and potassium is what makes guava a satisfying snack or meal, Rosenthal says.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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And episode four’s backstory basically validates her entire childhood and a life full of paranoia, which is very satisfying.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Kelli cries over how solid the Mwangi unit is, praising Gerald as a father and husband and affirming that Shamea’s ass is real, while everyone else looks on, bewildered.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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On Friday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson posted on social media praising a reported drop in homicides in his city on Gun Violence Awareness Day.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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