fulfilling
adjective
ful·fill·ing
fu̇(l)-ˈfi-liŋ 
also fə(l)-
: providing happiness or satisfaction
a fulfilling experience
a career that is personally fulfilling
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Examples of fulfilling in a Sentence
the college student had a fulfilling job tutoring inner-city youths
Recent Examples on the Web
No matter your age or fitness level, prioritizing exercise is a powerful step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Like Myers, Carballo has been advised by friends to end her search for a fulfilling role and instead apply for jobs in supermarkets and clothes shops.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2024
The easiest way to get started is by replacing high-dopamine activities with healthier and more fulfilling alternatives.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
These activities provide her satisfaction and purpose in ways more fulfilling than work.
—Riane Lumer, CNN, 15 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Like Myers, Carballo has been advised by friends to end her search for a fulfilling role and instead apply for jobs in supermarkets and clothes shops.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2024
The easiest way to get started is by replacing high-dopamine activities with healthier and more fulfilling alternatives.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
These activities provide her satisfaction and purpose in ways more fulfilling than work.
—Riane Lumer, CNN, 15 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fulfilling
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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfilling. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
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