as in comforting
making one feel good inside
the college student had a fulfilling job tutoring inner-city youths
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as in satisfying
to do what is required by the terms of
the football player must remain with the team one more year to fulfill his contract
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as in accomplishing
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you have fulfilled your duties most admirably
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Recent Examples of fulfilling
Shelly Peterson, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
And if that’s the case, consider that getting off this carousel isn’t necessarily going to lead to more loneliness, but is an opportunity to find a relationship that’s much more fulfilling.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
After fulfilling a lifelong dream to become a dad, the personal milestone also strongly impacted Claflin's career choices.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Here's how embracing change and living with less led us to a more fulfilling life.
—Shelly Peterson, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
And if that’s the case, consider that getting off this carousel isn’t necessarily going to lead to more loneliness, but is an opportunity to find a relationship that’s much more fulfilling.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Verb
That move has been praised by some Republicans while heavily criticized by Democrats, arguing that the administration is overstepping its legal authority and that the courts are fulfilling their role as essential checks on executive power.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
After fulfilling a lifelong dream to become a dad, the personal milestone also strongly impacted Claflin's career choices.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfilling
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The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Often the act of reaching the goal or accomplishing the feat is the end of the story.—
Cassidy Randall,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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Yet far too often their efforts are stifled — not by a lack of skill or commitment, but by a bureaucratic system that forces them to spend more time navigating administrative hurdles than accomplishing their goals.—
Darrell Crate,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That said, those encouraging numbers may not reflect immediate optimism about the global economy or geopolitics — aircrafts take years to deliver, and both Airbus and Boeing have a backlog of more than 8,000 and 5,000 aircrafts respectively.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Andrew Redington/Getty Images Like most professional golfers, Thomas was highly critical of his game, but found the result encouraging, given the circumstances.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Van Dijk will not enjoy the replays either but Liverpool’s captain responded in a way that should remind everyone — in the week that Salah’s new contract was announced — about the importance of keeping the Dutchman at Anfield.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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In this case, blocking high pressure has tended to focus on Britain's part of Europe, keeping it unusually dry and rather pleasant.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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In many regions, this time-consuming task prevents them from fully participating in education or income-generating activities, caring for family, and achieving their potential.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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Ahead, Valles breaks down how to use hair rollers and shares a step-by-step guide for achieving the bouncy, beautiful hairstyle.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some ways of doing this in a hybrid workplace, according to Entrepreneur, include letting employees co-create those stories that showcase the organization’s mission, engaging in virtual traditions and connection exercises, and recognizing and rewarding milestones and successes.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Translating her stage hit to the screen promised to be a rewarding challenge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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In contrast, immigration and national security are his highest-performing issues, with 53% and 51% of voters approving of his handling of them.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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When senior director of player personnel Matt Hogan finds a player on the waiver wire or assistant general manager Gavin Dickey has the latest on a well-performing minor-leaguer, Brown offers the same response.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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For years, CFOs and CEOs have prioritized direct-response marketing; performance-driven, ROI-measurable and instantly gratifying, while questioning the value of brand marketing, often dismissed as fuzzy, slow or unnecessary.—
Miri Patrenko Laufer,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Meeting people in person is the most impactful, effective and gratifying way to do it.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfilling. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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