REWARDING 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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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

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Some of the most rewarding cinematic experiences leave questions unanswered. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 Convenience isn't the only reason to consider crafting a combination of Citi credit cards; Citi ThankYou® Rewards has valuable transfer partners and rewarding bonus spending categories. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Verb

Set to make six coast-to-coast broadcast appearances over the first seven weeks of the 2026-27 campaign, Dallas is already rewarding the league and its media partners for their indulgences. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Festivals aren’t rewarding leftist politics so much as wrapping gore in political language. — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rewarding

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding

Adjective

The meals here strike a strong balance between comforting and elevated, and all ingredients are locally sourced.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
In a city where change is constant — especially in the food and beverage scene — Charlotte’s classic restaurants are among the most beloved places to gather with family and friends or stop in for a comforting bite to eat.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of comforting

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That is a big burden, which was understandably interpreted by Albertsons as a clear signal that Kroger was committed to honoring its contract and was all in on the deal.

— Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Now, however, a number of fans are frustrated with how the team has gone about honoring the terms.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of honoring

Adjective

Other big tech stocks likewise fell following quarterly reports that included at least some encouraging nuggets.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Besides SpaceX’s profit report showing strength for AI spending, another encouraging signal for the industry came from Super Micro Computer, which sells AI servers and services.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouraging

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

Verb

Two Democratic political organizations are running adverts on the House’s bill to ban congressional stock trading, criticizing a Republican over the vote while commending a Democrat running in a different district for supporting the bill.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026
Related Articles The runway appearance of both Hosk and Palvin has set the internet aflame, with awed viewers commending the new moms and calling attention to the indelible power of women.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of commending

Adjective

My response was so automatic—a satisfying swipe of paper towel—that my anxiety hardly had time to express itself.

— Andrew Lipstein, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026
This plush down-alternative option has a satisfying weight while somehow still being temperature-regulating, even through the summer.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of satisfying

Verb

At the same time, the Daily Beast reported on the Fielder fandom, with devotees praising his voice, competence and willingness to debase himself for the camera.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
On Friday, Netanyahu appeared to make an electoral pitch to Israel’s settler right, praising them as serving Israel by establishing 100 new communities and farms in the West Bank.

— Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

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