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
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Becoming a new mom has been enlightening, occasionally chaotic, but always rewarding.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Probably the most tender and rewarding one was the Ozzy tribute.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Multigenerational travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world, offering opportunities for grandparents, parents, and children to share experiences and create lasting memories together.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Becoming a new mom has been enlightening, occasionally chaotic, but always rewarding.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Our unnamed hero’s one-sided correspondence is exhausting, familiar, humiliating, and rewarding all at once.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Probably the most tender and rewarding one was the Ozzy tribute.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
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Then complement it with a refreshing fattoush salad or one of our comforting homestyle stews, which reflect the heart of our kitchen.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Mary’s mother, Cora, remains a stalwart and comforting presence.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The brothers regularly — though separately — participate in events honoring young people making a difference in communities around the world.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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With a farm-to-table philosophy, CHES and Calilo Restaurant serve as extensions of the resort’s deeper mission—honoring Ios’ heritage.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While the results are encouraging, officials warn that technology alone cannot solve the crisis.—
BusPatrol - A Mission-Driven Organization,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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But on a remarkably low-volume day for the Green Bay offense as a whole, Kraft's role was actually encouraging.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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For its 2025 iteration, its esteemed panel of judges reviewed entries from more than 90 different countries across the globe, awarding scores — out of 100 — across a total of 7 major categories of spirit.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Indianapolis Colts made a rather jarring move at quarterback this offseason, awarding Daniel Jones the starting job over Anthony Richardson.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 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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In the course of his 50-plus-year writing career, there's been a good bit of debate over Stephen King's ability to deliver a satisfying ending.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Just as essential and satisfying.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In fact, constantly praising your Gen Z employees can become impractical and downright exhausting.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The museum was beloved by locals, who left online reviews praising the staff's work and their warm welcome.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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