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
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Our expert take The Capital One Platinum Credit Card is a credit-builder card that offers a path to upgrading to a more rewarding credit card in as little as six months.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Hal’s interior life is rewarding to revisit.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Senato started rewarding players for key plays, like two-out RBIs, with stickers on their helmets, which serves as motivation.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Our expert take The Capital One Platinum Credit Card is a credit-builder card that offers a path to upgrading to a more rewarding credit card in as little as six months.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
The program encourages clubs to bring top-100 prospects to the big leagues early by rewarding them with a draft pick based on the player’s finish in major awards voting.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Hal’s interior life is rewarding to revisit.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
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Save your hammam for the evening and head straight to bed afterwards for the most comforting results.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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There is something comforting, to me, about this churn of champions and challengers.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Held at the historic Lido Theater in Newport Beach, the event will showcase a dynamic lineup of events, honoring both established and emerging talent in television.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Angels fans who had regained some faith in Yusei Kikuchi after last weekend’s encouraging start could only watch with frustration as all of that was wiped away in one disturbing inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The research is not conclusive on the use of GLP-1 and Alzheimer’s, but some preliminary data is encouraging.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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MnDOT has been utilizing this contracting method since 2016, awarding more than $91 million for 1,270 contracts to 270 small business contractors in that time.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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The measure slated for discussion on Monday proposes awarding a bid for $7,650,000 to Swallow Construction.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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That is the most fulfilling aspect of family practice.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, happily, most meaningful efforts, engagements, and pursuits involve profoundly more fulfilling and less harrowing change than moving.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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After the hearing, Gorman’s family released a statement commending the judge for detaining Medina.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As the weather heats up, this blush is one of the most satisfying products that simultaneously cools me down and adds a stunning pop of color to my cheeks that actually lasts.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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With a few mindful adjustments, cooking becomes smoother, more intuitive, and far more satisfying.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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More than 1,300 customers have awarded the sneakers a five-star rating, praising the durability and cloud-like cushioning in reviews.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cue tech and political leaders praising the outgoing Cook, who'd presided over a more than 20-fold increase in market cap at the tech giant since taking over from the late Steve Jobs in 2011.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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