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adjective

ri-ˈwȯr-diŋ How to pronounce rewarding (audio)
Definition of rewardingnext
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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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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Recent Examples of rewarding
Adjective
Many entrepreneurs spend years building businesses that provide a good income, support their families, and create rewarding careers. — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 College sports may be more complicated than ever, but schools cannot credibly demand respect for NCAA rules while simultaneously rewarding athletes who sue to avoid them. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
Smashburger is celebrating the special day with their customers by rewarding any purchase of $1 or more with a free order of fries. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 The market remains divided on Meta 's AI roadmap — rewarding new monetization opportunities (such as a public cloud and AI models) while remaining guarded on the massive spending required to get there. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rewarding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
  1. comforting
  2. honoring
  3. encouraging
  4. awarding
  5. fulfilling
  6. commending
  7. satisfying
  8. praising
Adjective
  • For the industry, that’s probably not the most comforting insight.
    — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • The comforting whistle of air sweeping in and out of my velvet horse nostrils lulls me right to sleep.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Definition of comforting
Verb
  • This powerful performance, honoring Ozzy Osbourne, was recorded at the David Z Foundation's annual JAMM Night fundraiser earlier this year.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Now, for the first time in its nearly 75-year history, the Hall of Fame will feature a dedicated experience honoring an active NBA player.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of honoring
Adjective
  • The encouraging conclusion is that the path forward does not require wholesale replacement.
    — Derek Williams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The newly independent FedEx Freight checks that box, as does Honeywell Technologies , which delivered an encouraging earnings report on Thursday morning.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Definition of encouraging
Verb
  • Trump was included in many different aspects, including Infantino awarding him FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize back in December.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • With the bill’s signing, township officials will begin working with the various awarding agencies to execute grant agreements and access the funding when the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget allows, according to the release.
    — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of awarding
Adjective
  • This trend exacerbates existing loneliness and isolation, transforming work from a community hub into a less fulfilling, individualistic experience.
    — Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Her aim is to reroute individuals from relying on the approval of the people and systems outside to instead deepening our relationships with ourselves and our community in ways that are more fulfilling.
    — Lorinda Toledo, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Definition of fulfilling
Verb
  • The meteorologist’s followers are commending her for her environmentally friendly practice.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Erdogan shook referee Bobby Madley’s hand and would not let go, commending him on his performance through an interpreter.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of commending
Adjective
  • Today, they're marketed to everyone from busy parents, active adults and frequent travelers to office workers looking for a satisfying afternoon snack.
    — Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • This is a great pick for anyone who likes their pasta al dente—the combination of semolina and lupini means each noodle retains a satisfying amount of bite after boiling.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 July 2026
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • And maybe praising the Lord, which also happened at the K Wednesday night.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • Reviews were solid, with critics praising the plot twists and action sequences.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of praising

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