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
Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Keeping the festival free each year is an increasingly difficult task, but a rewarding effort, said Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation (DJFF) president and artistic director Chris Collins.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
As a mother of two sons, teaching boys was more familiar for her, but said teaching at an all-girls school has been rewarding.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
As Rosie progressed through high school, Chelle felt the urgency to find her child a place to work, post-graduation, that was safe, fun, rewarding and compatible with her abilities—no easy task.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Keeping the festival free each year is an increasingly difficult task, but a rewarding effort, said Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation (DJFF) president and artistic director Chris Collins.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Just concentrate on improving the quality of the food and rewarding your employees.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
As a mother of two sons, teaching boys was more familiar for her, but said teaching at an all-girls school has been rewarding.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
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Pippa writes with such a comforting wit that her books are like a sweet treat in book format.—
Tessa Bailey,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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This Netflix romance is as comforting as a bowl of creamy butternut squash soup.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Workman, Chief Scientist and co-founder of the venture, helped coin the name Electric Goddess, honoring both the feminine energy of nurturing and the technical masculine drive of making.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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By carefully selecting artwork that resonates personally, homeowners can elevate their space while honoring the past.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There was a brief period towards the end of last season when Destiny Udogie was preferred for high-profile matches, but Spence’s performances under Frank have been encouraging.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Waller’s gait appeared normal in the locker room Friday, which was an encouraging sign.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The administration poured money into new initiatives, like the new athletics program, while awarding Corcoran a compensation package worth more than $1 million a year.—
Alice Herman,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Each year, its expert panels blind-taste thousands of entries from around the world, awarding top-scoring expressions with Gold, Gold Outstanding, and the coveted Spirit Trophies—designated for the best in each category.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The rest is probably very fulfilling.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Learning becomes a natural and fulfilling aspect of the culture when it is incorporated into the daily schedule and encouraged by the leadership.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Instead, Murphy drafted a resolution commending the students’ efforts and shared it with them.—
Teri Cadeau,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And that may be even more satisfying than a clam appetizer.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wednesday, the Astros did, distancing themselves from a difficult Tuesday with perhaps their most satisfying win of the season.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The update sparked further discussion in the thread, with many praising the shopper for doing the right thing.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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While praising Vandersloot’s abilities and leadership, Reese balked at the prospect of building the roster around a point guard attempting to return from an ACL tear at age 36.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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