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
Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
There are countless paths to take in this natural wonderland—each rewarding and captivating in their own way.
—South Seas, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Financially, the job is rewarding.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The fun out-of-home posters scattered around New York City served as Easter eggs for the residency, rewarding observant fans and generating organic social media buzz.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
There are countless paths to take in this natural wonderland—each rewarding and captivating in their own way.
—South Seas, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Parker and Valdez were both practice squad promotions who get a pay bump as active roster players, rewarding them for practice performance.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Financially, the job is rewarding.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
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The couple's daughter recalled a warm and comforting childhood.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some of the behaviors most strongly associated with deep, durable love don’t feel comforting in the moment at all.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys legend actually got a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy a sixth time Tuesday, as the NFL tabbed him to unveil it at the Super Bowl LX fan experience as part of honoring a longtime FedEx employee.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Artworks by Dara Birnbaum and Elaine Sturtevant flank the building’s entrance, honoring the theater’s origins as a women’s civic center.—
Will Fenstermaker,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some on Wall Street took Warsh’s nomination as an encouraging signal for a still-independent Fed that will keep rates high, if necessary.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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For two teams that have long targeted 2026 as a year to step forward, starting late is hardly an encouraging sign.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The music industry’s biggest night is underway, as the 2026 Grammys are awarding the top songs and artists of the year.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Federal prosecutors say a Milwaukee tax preparer enriched herself by filing returns with false information, awarding money to clients who didn't deserve it and costing the Internal Revenue Service nearly $2 million.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the decisions made from the soul are usually pretty fulfilling.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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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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On Sunday night and into Monday, BAM’s X feed spilled over with reposts commending the account for its largely correct forecasts.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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Comments on both videos range from commending this brilliant idea to admitting to leaving the anchor in and patching over it.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Much like the wellness industry at large, wellness retreat kitchens have moved away from ’90s diet culture and toward more satisfying, wholesome meals.—
Annie Daly,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2026
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The most satisfying Valentine’s desserts are warm, chocolate-forward, and designed for sharing.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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The programs are some of the biggest things he’s done for the county, Karner said, praising their impact.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Transportation and accelerated bridge construction Transportation featured prominently, with Healey again praising MBTA General Manager Phil Eng to the most rancorous applause of the night.—
Sam Drysdale,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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