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
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
What will be rewarding is working with others in a harmonious way.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Imposing an across the board cut punishes agencies that have maintained budgetary discipline while rewarding those that have not, creating an incentive for bloated budgets so future cuts don’t hurt.
—Rose Evans
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
The full route takes 30 to 35 days, but shorter sections — punctuated by Mediterranean swim stops — are just as rewarding.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
What will be rewarding is working with others in a harmonious way.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Verb
Redline Rafting provides totes for visitors to collect litter from beaches, trails, and parks, rewarding participants with discounts on snorkeling trips.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Imposing an across the board cut punishes agencies that have maintained budgetary discipline while rewarding those that have not, creating an incentive for bloated budgets so future cuts don’t hurt.
—Rose Evans
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
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Two of fall's most comforting flavors combined?—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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The production is cold, distant, and uncertain, like the world lately, but within the song the lyrics feel warm and comforting.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Brady, 48, also marked Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10, by sharing a series of photos honoring the women in his life — including exes Bündchen and Bridget Moynahan.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Navigating the complexities of building around Dončić while still honoring what worked over the past season won’t be easy.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Whether this year is another blip or the start of at least a small rebuild is of course impossible to say yet, but the number of shows increasing (as did the number of pilots networks made) is an encouraging sign.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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As such, Google Project Zero is strongly encouraging vendors to improve their proactive software development practices to prevent these kinds of vulnerabilities from ever reaching end users.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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State Superior Court Judge Thomas O'Neill ruled the prenup valid, awarding Alissa $300,000 and ordering Carl to buy her a home worth $1 million.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The typically nine-person panel of global filmmakers, actors, and artists is tasked with reviewing around 20 films before deciding the competition’s winners and awarding the prestigious Palme d’Or to one lucky film.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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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
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Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some are crisp and cooling, others rich and satisfying, but every one belongs in your warm-weather rotation.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 May 2026
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This satisfying tactic works in any size space and exudes a sense of cleanliness and old charm.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The ship’s captain, Jan Dobrogowski, issued a video message Monday praising passengers and crew for their perseverance and calling for respect for their privacy.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Those kind of plays have the Wild coaches praising Hartman for his maturity, in not taking the bait and retaliating with an act that might mean another lengthy suspension.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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