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 opportunity to collaborate with such talented individuals from across the globe has been truly rewarding.
—
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Harper found her job as a 911 call taker very rewarding.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
That’s what’s made portraying LAPD patrol sergeant Athena Grant-Nash for seven seasons most rewarding for Bassett.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
Thanks to its excellent gameplay and engaging story, the challenging yet rewarding 2D sidescroller is already one of our Game of the Year contenders.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 5 Apr. 2024
The Bayside Trail is a 1.86-mile out-and-back hike that takes visitors along the southeastern side of the monument and offers rewarding views of the San Diego Bay, Coronado, Ballast Point and the Coronado islands off the coast of Tijuana.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
More than 70% of Americans say a rewarding career or job is extremely important to live a fulfilling life — more important than family, friends or wealth.
—Joe Ruiz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2024
For Angelenos with the curiosity and the means to travel to New York to know Korean food in new, posh frontiers, rewarding pleasures await.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
On the other hand, positive reinforcement stimulates the 'seeking' behavior in individuals, encouraging exploration, rewarding risk taking, and promoting learning the adoption of new strategies.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Harper found her job as a 911 call taker very rewarding.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
That’s what’s made portraying LAPD patrol sergeant Athena Grant-Nash for seven seasons most rewarding for Bassett.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
Thanks to its excellent gameplay and engaging story, the challenging yet rewarding 2D sidescroller is already one of our Game of the Year contenders.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 5 Apr. 2024
The Bayside Trail is a 1.86-mile out-and-back hike that takes visitors along the southeastern side of the monument and offers rewarding views of the San Diego Bay, Coronado, Ballast Point and the Coronado islands off the coast of Tijuana.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
More than 70% of Americans say a rewarding career or job is extremely important to live a fulfilling life — more important than family, friends or wealth.
—Joe Ruiz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2024
For Angelenos with the curiosity and the means to travel to New York to know Korean food in new, posh frontiers, rewarding pleasures await.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
On the other hand, positive reinforcement stimulates the 'seeking' behavior in individuals, encouraging exploration, rewarding risk taking, and promoting learning the adoption of new strategies.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewarding. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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