rewarding
Americanadjective
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affording satisfaction, valuable experience, or the like; worthwhile.
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affording financial or material gain; profitable.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- quasi-rewarding adjective
- rewardingly adverb
- unrewarding adjective
Etymology
Origin of rewarding
Example Sentences
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Director Yorgos Lanthimos skillfully brings viewers along for the ride, stretching and then rewarding their sympathy with Teddy, even as his behavior becomes ever more outlandish.
From Barron's
George told the PA news agency he had found it "really rewarding" to speak to people about his and their conditions as his recovery continues.
From BBC
Block, the parent company of Square and the Cash App, is conducting a major reorganization in the age of artificial intelligence, and investors are rewarding the move.
From MarketWatch
"Our colleagues work incredibly hard to deliver exceptional value for our customers, and we're rewarding that dedication with the highest pay in the sector."
From BBC
Wednesday offered the latest illustration of how investors are rewarding companies that demonstrate AI is expanding their existing franchises.
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