RE WARDING Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ri-ˈwȯr-diŋ

Definition of rewarding

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

Stepping into the role of Ed Gein was an exhaustive but rewarding process for the Sons of Anarchy actor (who is also bringing back that show, with a meta twist). — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 Speaking of Sweet July Skin, the entrepreneur said the most rewarding part in building her business has been spotlighting her heritage. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Verb

Much as Las Vegas casinos plied high rollers with gourmet meals and lavish entertainment, sports gaming apps are now rewarding VIP bettors with luxury suite access, autographed jerseys and unique fan experiences. — Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 Plus, voters love rewarding new shows even more than departing ones (four versus two over the course of the past decade). — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rewarding

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding

Adjective

Big emotional moments are punctuated by striking shots of fiery, mountainside sunsets and comforting, homestead greenery.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
Ina Garten’s comforting recipes have long been a source of warmth during challenging times.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of comforting

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Variety will also present its fifth annual 10 Artisans to Watch at the festival, honoring standout talent in cinematography, costume design, editing, hair and makeup, production design, sound editing and design and visual effects.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
There will also be a new float honoring American puppeteer Tony Sarg, the creative genius behind the parade’s signature elements.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of honoring

Adjective

This is encouraging — trustworthy system should be able to pump the breaks and realize when data inputs are too unreliable to make accurate estimations.

— Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
The day began with gains for stocks following an encouraging report that said inflation wasn’t as bad across the United States last month as economists expected.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of encouraging

Verb

Thank you for awarding Tender Loving Care, our film, but not least and especially for The Golden Shell.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026
The District Court of Harris County in Houston handed down the ruling in May 2026, awarding Jacobs a total of $50,105,000, including $40,105,000 in compensatory damages and an additional $10 million in exemplary damages.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 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

Adjective

That Tariq’s exquisite pulp fiction never takes its eyes off the prize in terms of who Latif is, his loss, and his beliefs is what makes his genre mash-up so satisfying, so stunning, such a complete rush.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
One of the most satisfying slide names is Slippery Jim, in honor of a local politician.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfying

Verb

In Rubin’s case, that amounted to a single video of him speaking at the event, while Ventura posted nearly two dozen times praising Hilton or attacking Becerra.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Rather than rebut them, Paxton uses footage of his daughter Mattie Hayworth praising him as a fighter for family values and role model for his grandchildren.

— Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

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