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
Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
How to Harvest Makrut Limes Harvesting limes is a rewarding part of the cultivation process.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
In a world where smartphone use is nearly universal, such apps can deliver personalized support at 3 AM when cravings hit, provide immediate encouragement after a slip-up, and track progress in ways that feel rewarding rather than clinical.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Instantly accessible and infinitely rewarding upon rewatch, this will always be our streaming comfort food.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
How to Harvest Makrut Limes Harvesting limes is a rewarding part of the cultivation process.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
The company is rolling out a new performance review platform called Checkpoint, which will grade workers, grouping them into four categories and rewarding top performers for exceptional work, according to internal documents obtained by Business Insider.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
In a world where smartphone use is nearly universal, such apps can deliver personalized support at 3 AM when cravings hit, provide immediate encouragement after a slip-up, and track progress in ways that feel rewarding rather than clinical.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
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When winter settles in and the days grow shorter, there’s something especially comforting about slowing down and staying close to home.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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This is a comforting meal that is anything but bland.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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For more than 16 years, this beloved community event has proudly carried the name of Randy Jones, honoring not only his remarkable career with the San Diego Padres, but, more importantly, his deep commitment to the disability community and to Home of Guiding Hands.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Nail polish colors like blue, purple, and red are perfect for honoring this air sign.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The start of the second half was encouraging for the Heat, which cut the deficit to seven points multiple times in the third quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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The experience gave each child a chance to practice communication and reading skills in a warm and encouraging atmosphere.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cinema Eye cast a wide glance across the nonfiction space, awarding prizes to multiple films.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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One potential workaround for the NBA would be awarding the Heat a compensatory first-round pick in 2027, which would allow Miami to trade four first-round picks.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 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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Georgia House Republicans withdraw resolution commending DOGE.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Make this winter soup by roasting, simmering, and blending acorn squash into a bowl of soup that's uber creamy and satisfying.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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The powdered milk enhances creaminess, while the cornstarch provides body, resulting in a cup that’s rich, smooth, and deeply satisfying.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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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 25 Jan. 2026.
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