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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Where Brits feel like suspicious maniacs—one of the most rewarding things about UK Traits is seeing relatively clever people so certain in their wrongness—Americans are lambs to the slaughter, bound up in factions blind to internal threats.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
And many presidents mentioned the uniquely rewarding aspects of being leaders in higher education in reflective discussions throughout the Summit.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey, filled with collaboration, creativity, and fresh insights.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Good faith is not using Americans as hostages to barter for rewarding war crimes and crimes against humanity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Where Brits feel like suspicious maniacs—one of the most rewarding things about UK Traits is seeing relatively clever people so certain in their wrongness—Americans are lambs to the slaughter, bound up in factions blind to internal threats.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
And many presidents mentioned the uniquely rewarding aspects of being leaders in higher education in reflective discussions throughout the Summit.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey, filled with collaboration, creativity, and fresh insights.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Carrots Carrots are a low-calorie snack with a satisfying crunch.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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And, for those of us whose compassion can still interfere with witnessing a satisfying comeuppance, surprisingly stirring.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In July 2023, Kidman told PEOPLE that production for Lioness is a demanding but gratifying process.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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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 21 Feb. 2025.
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