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
Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
The Mesa Homeowners Card could be a rewarding choice if your spending habits and lifestyle fit the card.
—Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
This school year is Isabelle’s second year at KinderFrogs, and seeing her progression has been rewarding, English said.
—Lina Ruiz
october 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The Lox Bagel Shop Kevin and Jenna Crowley’s the Lox Bagel Shop proves that quintessential bagels aren’t limited to New York City—and that dedicating yourself to a single craft, much like a Japanese shokunin, can be incredibly rewarding.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
The Mesa Homeowners Card could be a rewarding choice if your spending habits and lifestyle fit the card.
—Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Work that feels rewarding and pays accordingly, opportunities to negotiate your worth with ease, or finding harmony between your ambitions and your bank account.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
This school year is Isabelle’s second year at KinderFrogs, and seeing her progression has been rewarding, English said.
—Lina Ruiz
october 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 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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Burghers with no family interest in the results were there just to see who had fallen into the bottom 10 percent—that was a bigger draw than honoring the top 5 percent, who would sit the following month for the provincial round.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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The awards were given out across eleven categories, honoring the filmmakers whose work resonated most with this year’s festivalgoers.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That’s two straight encouraging performances from Lopez, who went 15-for-19 for 216 yards and two touchdowns against Syracuse.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.—
Lonnie Burstein Hewitt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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His influence with teammates was also a measure of the Padres’ reasoning in awarding him a two-year contract in 2021.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The singer also asked that the court be prevented from awarding spousal support to Costabile.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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If a job ends, keep your eyes open for a more fulfilling path.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 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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Beat Afternoon Hunger Chia seeds make a satisfying midday snack when hunger hits.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Chock-full of flavor, thanks to savory spices such as ancho chile powder, cumin, and oregano, the cubed brisket and black beans combine to create a satisfying and filling meal for your hungry family.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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 10 Jan. 2026.
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