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
Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
State parks are generally less crowded and can be equally rewarding for senior adventures.
—Kathy Boardman, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
At a total run time of 11 hours and 25 minutes, moviegoers are in for a long but rewarding theater experience.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
These collectible, blocky character builds hit the sweet spot between relaxing and rewarding, offering just enough of a challenge for a cozy night in and a display-ready payoff when you’re done.
—Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
State parks are generally less crowded and can be equally rewarding for senior adventures.
—Kathy Boardman, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
My consistent view here has been that a broader market is not necessarily a more stable or rewarding one in aggregate.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
At a total run time of 11 hours and 25 minutes, moviegoers are in for a long but rewarding theater experience.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarding
Adjective
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Few meals are as comforting as pot roast.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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Artichoke dip is always a favorite; queso is another warm and comforting classic.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But without a finished 10th novel to work from (Gabaldon is currently in progress on her final Outlander volume, called A Blessing for a Warrior Going Out), Roberts and team had to toe a fine line between honoring the essence of the book series and forging their own path forward.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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That recognition expanded in 2024, when the Texas Senate and House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the day statewide.—
Jacob Beltran,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Known for his playmaking and point guard skills when the Heat drafted Jakucionis with the 20th overall pick last year, his three-point shooting has been encouraging, albeit at a low volume because of his limited minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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What’s been most encouraging is who’s leaning in.—
Brent Saunders,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs weighs local government backing when awarding 9% low-income housing tax credits, giving more points to projects with a resolution of support than to those with a resolution of no objection or no formal action.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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What’s new is awarding students credit for work experience, such as computer courses or military training.—
CalMatters,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the decisions made from the soul are usually pretty fulfilling.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Filming in the Mindscape and everything with Holly was all so fulfilling, but also so different from what I was used to with the show.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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On Sunday night and into Monday, BAM’s X feed spilled over with reposts commending the account for its largely correct forecasts.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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Comments on both videos range from commending this brilliant idea to admitting to leaving the anchor in and patching over it.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Blocks, and a coin emerges with a satisfying chime when Mario’s fist collides with the brick.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Layton and his editorial team don’t quite know how to cut all the pieces into an operatic, satisfying whole.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That Bad Bunny gave this song to Martin feels especially moving after the latter wrote a letter this past week praising the former’s Grammys acceptance speech.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Your diplomatic touch can turn an argument into teamwork by praising an idea’s potential, then guiding it toward a less pricey lane.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarding. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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