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
Steve Pickett, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In contrast, Trump has been slashing foreign assistance to the region while rewarding countries lined up behind his crackdown on immigration — a policy widely unpopular across the hemisphere.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Invest wisely, and March 3 can become just the beginning — not the highlight — of years of rewarding stargazing.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Givens filed a court petition to issue a temporary restraining order against Dallas County commissioners from rewarding judges with a collective $500,000 in supplemental pay because the payment plan excludes her.
—Steve Pickett, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In contrast, Trump has been slashing foreign assistance to the region while rewarding countries lined up behind his crackdown on immigration — a policy widely unpopular across the hemisphere.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Goldman Sachs’ Guillaume Jaisson said that markets have been rewarding HALO, saying a basket of its capital intensive names have outperformed capital light stocks by 35% since 2025.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Invest wisely, and March 3 can become just the beginning — not the highlight — of years of rewarding stargazing.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
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Quiet reflection gains power as cerebral Mercury in your 12th House of Solitude trines jovial Jupiter in your comforting 4th house, guiding you through releasing past aches.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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And nothing is more comforting than a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Will be served on Eras Night, a theme night honoring Taylor Swift, on June 9.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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In Auburn, the recent James Beard Award-nominated Restaurant Josephine is honoring its chef and co-owner, Courtney McDonald, with a savory twist on a Last Word cocktail.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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And the Royals appreciate the encouraging start.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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This encouraging result is a testament to the heroism of Mexican forces, particularly of those who lost their lives in the line of duty, and reaffirms the effectiveness of ongoing cooperation between Mexico and the United States, including the intelligence‑sharing that supported the operation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Even awarding contracts to construct the center took multiple rounds of bids, according to the SFPUC.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Denmark has previously expanded what constitutes art and culture, for example by awarding a lifetime national arts honor to heavy metal act King Diamond.—
James Brooks,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a span of a year, Pomeranz has gone from thinking his baseball days could be ending to having one of the most fulfilling seasons of his career with the Chicago Cubs.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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There’s nothing more fulfilling.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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The family of Virginia Giuffre issued a statement commending authorities for arresting the former prince.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
19 Feb. 2026
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That was the closest the 2026 DGA speeches came to being political outside of union support, with directors Coogler and Safdie both commending the insurance the guild provides (particularly as each director has a child that is currently sick).—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2026
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Then, in the final act, there’s a hugely satisfying, usually drunken throwdown in which every single person gets to take a whack at the piñata.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Make a satisfying cook’s choice stewed fruit bowl to break up the monotony using dried, canned and even frozen fruits.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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These tips can help parents find the right approach to praising a child's efforts and accomplishments.—
Wayne Parker,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Iranian state television, after airing his speech, immediately went back to praising the country’s ongoing attacks across the region.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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