rewarding
adjective
re·ward·ing
ri-ˈwȯr-diŋ 
1
: yielding or likely to yield a reward : valuable, satisfying
a rewarding experience
2
: serving as a reward
a rewarding smile of thanks
rewardingly
adverb
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Examples of rewarding in a Sentence
Her work is financially rewarding.
pursued a rewarding career providing medical care to poor children in rural areas
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Benjamin Malapris, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The Norris Trophy has evolved over the years into an award that leans heavily on rewarding offensive contributions, with the top handful of scorers among defensemen usually getting the bulk of the consideration.
—James Mirtle, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
That, to me, is so rewarding and significant and a beautiful testimony to Emily.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Benjamin Malapris, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The Norris Trophy has evolved over the years into an award that leans heavily on rewarding offensive contributions, with the top handful of scorers among defensemen usually getting the bulk of the consideration.
—James Mirtle, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
That, to me, is so rewarding and significant and a beautiful testimony to Emily.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
Buyers are becoming more and more selective, rewarding innovative design, great finishing, precious metals/stone dials and perfect sizes.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for rewarding
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewarding. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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