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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
Mexico City has established itself as one of the most rewarding urban destinations in the Western Hemisphere, with a food scene, museum culture and neighborhood character that draws repeat visitors consistently. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 Getting to know teammates in his short time here has been even more rewarding. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
It was constructed, in part, to sidestep federal law believed to prohibit hiring targets by rewarding productions that comply rather than punishing those that do not. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026 With buyers ordering earlier and shoppers rewarding early inventory, Halloween assortments are likely to land in stores alongside back-to-school merchandise rather than after it. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 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
  • The songs, decorations and rituals that once felt comforting can quietly tie themselves to painful experiences in your brain, which is why familiar cues sometimes trigger sadness instead of joy.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Maque Choux Easily made with fresh or frozen sweet corn, this creamy Creole dish is a fast, comforting weeknight dinner.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of comforting
Verb
  • An intimate dinner honoring the GQ’s cover stars will open the night and feature some starry (and filmed) toasts from special guests who will fete their friends.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Matthieu Blazy, creative director of Chanel, was in town from Paris to co-chair the Dia Art Foundation’s annual fall gala honoring American artist Roni Horn and British film director Steve McQueen.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of honoring
Adjective
  • Ultimately, Brown said the survey findings may be encouraging for the broader retail scene this holiday season.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • That’s encouraging, but don’t forget how the Maverick was supposed to start under $20,000.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of encouraging
Verb
  • Meet Bears of Anan Creek The rangers at Tongass National Forest are currently awarding the Anan Bear Awards to the 39 bears spotted at the Anan Wildlife Observatory over the summer.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Nov. 2026
  • It is funded by the BFI (awarding National Lottery funding) and BBC Film, in association with Screen Ireland, Civic Studios and Three Point Capital (TPC), with the BFI and BBC Film having previously developed the project.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Nov. 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
  • Two Democratic political organizations are running adverts on the House’s bill to ban congressional stock trading, criticizing a Republican over the vote while commending a Democrat running in a different district for supporting the bill.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Related Articles The runway appearance of both Hosk and Palvin has set the internet aflame, with awed viewers commending the new moms and calling attention to the indelible power of women.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of commending
Adjective
  • Very satisfying for me, ’cause Rory was such a massive influence on me.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Coming off a 30-carry, 156-yard performance in Saturday’s 25-24 home win over Baylor, the 5-foot-9, 175-pound running back is ready to call this third stop his most satisfying.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • Actor Josh Gad also remembered Stewart in an Instagram post Thursday, praising his work across film, television and theater.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Green ultimately selected Mower to advance, praising the singer for already having a clear understanding of his musical identity.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of praising

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