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rewarding

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rewarding
Adjective
Instead, as this day wears on, your ability to relate to friends and members of groups will be rewarding and satisfying. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025 By focusing on purpose, leaders can shift the emphasis from hours worked to meaningful impact and client satisfaction, building a more sustainable and rewarding work culture. Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 And artistically, the results of that relationship have been rewarding. Mike Hale, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 It was based on the assumption that if the job is rewarding, people would be loyal and committed. Csaba Toth, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for rewarding 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
  • So far, the few signs coming out of the White House have been encouraging for the socialist strongman.
    Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Iger also offered encouraging commentary on streaming subscribers, saying on the earnings call that churn due to the price hikes was actually not as bad as the company expected.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The storied magazine explained its reason for awarding Biles with the distinction, acknowledging her greatness and consistent dominance in gymnastics.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Foundation awards grants to nonprofits The Men’s Fund, held at the Porter County Community Foundation, is awarding $7,000 in grants to three Porter County nonprofits, according to a release.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • With resilience, people can turn vulnerabilities into strengths to lead more fulfilling lives aligned with their highest values and aspirations.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Setting The Stage For A Year Of Meaningful Achievements Embracing a holistic approach now can pave the way for a fulfilling year that balances personal well-being with professional success and community involvement.
    Hao Lam, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Carrots Carrots are a low-calorie snack with a satisfying crunch.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 11 Feb. 2025
  • And, for those of us whose compassion can still interfere with witnessing a satisfying comeuppance, surprisingly stirring.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • In July 2023, Kidman told PEOPLE that production for Lioness is a demanding but gratifying process.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
  • That to me is so gratifying, seeing a whole new generation of young women finding their way.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 21 Jan. 2025

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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

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