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
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
One person's success Eliana, a program participant, said the most rewarding part was staying sober and having her felonies expunged.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Angela Haupt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
So far, Wall Street and shoppers appear to be rewarding that stance.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Certainly discussions with close friends, partners and spouses will be very warm and mutually rewarding today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
One person's success Eliana, a program participant, said the most rewarding part was staying sober and having her felonies expunged.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Advertisement Redirecting without rewarding the comment Different scenarios call for different responses.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
So far, Wall Street and shoppers appear to be rewarding that stance.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
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Across cultures and eras, the Moon has symbolized constancy, the comforting cycle of tides, months, fertility, and agriculture.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Start with the pimiento cheese and homemade chips, then move on to the Poulet de Normandy, a comforting chicken casserole layered over cornbread stuffing.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Emma Roberts has tested nearly every possible blonde, and this bright, warm oatmeal suits her complexion while honoring the old money trend in personalized guise.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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This framework is the most sustainable path to finish this project while honoring that responsibility.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rosenior has made an encouraging start, going unbeaten in his first six Premier League matches.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Shabazz says older members are supportive and encouraging.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Months after federal officials publicly committed to awarding Florida more than half a billion dollars to cover immigration enforcement costs, attorneys for the federal government appear to be backtracking on the grant award.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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But that technical foul carried more meaning than simply awarding Georgia a pair of free throws.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the relationship evolves into a power play as Jennifer, who confronts sexism at every turn within her family dynamic, feels snubbed when Fernando starts pursuing a more fulfilling, robust career as a ballet dancer — on his own merits.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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That was a very fulfilling part of it and a very emotional part of it.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Trump previously endorsed the Hungarian politician in 2020, commending Orbán’s restrictive immigration policies and dedication to job creation.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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That was the closest the 2026 DGA speeches came to being political outside of union support, with directors Coogler and Safdie both commending the insurance the guild provides (particularly as each director has a child that is currently sick).—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Waltz lends a slimy charisma to the merciless SS colonel, who gets a satisfying comeuppance via carving knife.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Pressure Wash Who knew such a satisfying chore could lead to even more satisfying profits?—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even with the concerns over the Iran attack and as luxury stocks fell worldwide, retailers left Milan on an upbeat note, praising Italian creativity and craftsmanship as well as the wearability of the garments presented on and off the runways — and Prada‘s lesson in styling.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Meantime, Paxton released an ad featuring his daughter praising her father as a family man.—
March 1,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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