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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
For Castillo, one of her most rewarding and heart-warming moments is walking through the supermarket while wearing a The Tamale Store shirt and being stopped by people who praise the business.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
Volunteers like retiree Lonna Bell say the work is rewarding in its own way.
—Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Tapascott described this as intentional theatre, meant to make driving feel active and rewarding.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
For Castillo, one of her most rewarding and heart-warming moments is walking through the supermarket while wearing a The Tamale Store shirt and being stopped by people who praise the business.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Playful activities with kids might be rewarding.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
Volunteers like retiree Lonna Bell say the work is rewarding in its own way.
—Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
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Whether for the potluck, the cookout, or a Wednesday night dinner with your family, these Southern side dishes are comforting, easy, and crowd-pleasing.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In those cases, soft lighting, quiet music, or a comforting scent can make the space feel safer.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Glaser made history last year as the first solo female host of the Golden Globes and is once again set to guide the show through a night honoring the year's top performances and productions.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The start of the second half was encouraging for the Heat, which cut the deficit to seven points multiple times in the third quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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The experience gave each child a chance to practice communication and reading skills in a warm and encouraging atmosphere.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cinema Eye cast a wide glance across the nonfiction space, awarding prizes to multiple films.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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One potential workaround for the NBA would be awarding the Heat a compensatory first-round pick in 2027, which would allow Miami to trade four first-round picks.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Filming in the Mindscape and everything with Holly was all so fulfilling, but also so different from what I was used to with the show.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Dec. 2025
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Geminis have a tendency to speak of fables to protect themselves or to make their lives seem more fulfilling.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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While presenting her with the RRHOF milestone, Roan gave a speech commending Lauper’s influence and advocacy on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Praise abounded for the 36-year-old, with three fellow veterans commending Rojas not just for his play, but also for his demeanor.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There's perhaps nothing more satisfying than wrapping your hands around a warm cup of cocoa on a cold winter day.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Few things are as satisfying as a bowl of beans and rice.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hudson has heard from studio heads, producers and other past collaborators praising her work.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a post on X, Huberman shared the White House’s graphic of the new pyramid, praising the decisions that were made.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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