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
Synonyms
Examples of rewarding in a Sentence
Her work is financially rewarding.
pursued a rewarding career providing medical care to poor children in rural areas
Recent Examples on the Web
The jersey, and the playlist the player gains control of for a day, is his way of rewarding players who personify what the team’s looking for, and hopes to build the franchise on.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
The Jen component of it all was very rewarding, but also very challenging.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Naltrexone also appears to be more effective among people whose drinking is motivated by a desire for the positive, rewarding effects of alcohol, consistent with its ability to reduce these effects.
—Joseph P. Schacht, The Conversation, 20 May 2024
To find motivation, Nelson suggests setting specific goals, seeking support from loved ones, opting for group exercises, monitoring and rewarding progress, and choosing convenient and enjoyable exercises.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 May 2024
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
The Jen component of it all was very rewarding, but also very challenging.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Naltrexone also appears to be more effective among people whose drinking is motivated by a desire for the positive, rewarding effects of alcohol, consistent with its ability to reduce these effects.
—Joseph P. Schacht, The Conversation, 20 May 2024
To find motivation, Nelson suggests setting specific goals, seeking support from loved ones, opting for group exercises, monitoring and rewarding progress, and choosing convenient and enjoyable exercises.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 May 2024
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 6 Jun. 2024.
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