reward
noun
a sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.
is rewarding
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present progressiveof reward (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But for those with an ear for knotty structures that sometimes feel like puzzle pieces, taking in the whole of the record is rewarding, even fun.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
And there’s so many almost imperceptible details that Alfonso has woven in — and encouraged us to weave into our performances — that hopefully it is rewarding to watch a second time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2024
"It is rewarding that we have managed to achieve this milestone with the support of key stakeholders," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2024
"There is much more work to be done; metastatic breast cancer isn't yet curable. But it is rewarding to see that advances have made a difference in these numbers," she added.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 2024
In fact, the mere pressing of buttons is rewarding, providing a dopamine release.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
