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
Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
That part is far more fulfilling.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
How Andreeva — so talented, so young, and sometimes so not ready for the swirling intensity of a tennis match — manages those moments, will likely make the difference between fulfilling her potential and wondering about what could have been.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Adjective
Writing, producing, and making songs can be incredibly fulfilling.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
That part is far more fulfilling.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
This means that boards should not avoid fulfilling their duty by invoking a lack of funds — their duty is to gather the funds to take proper care of the property.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
How Andreeva — so talented, so young, and sometimes so not ready for the swirling intensity of a tennis match — manages those moments, will likely make the difference between fulfilling her potential and wondering about what could have been.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfilling
Adjective
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Bereaved individuals have often told me that hearing other people’s memories of the person who died can be deeply comforting.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The show's plot revolves around tropes that are intentionally comforting and formulaic—fake dating, jock meets girl next door, and opposites attract—and evidently, the styling follows suit.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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On busy mornings these foods are quick, satisfying ways to start your family's day.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Instead of checking specific boxes and satisfying targets, focus on quality stories and memorable characters.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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He's had a hard time getting tickets for the matches, but accomplishing this could be the next best thing.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Best of luck accomplishing your goals today, and, of course, do keep in touch.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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For the Class of 2026, that’s an encouraging message.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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But the run-up under splash hire coach Mauricio Pochettino has been less than encouraging, though a recent 3-2 friendly win over a stout Senegal squad was a positive.—
Greg Cote
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Taken together, the two measures highlight a growing tension in a state that prides itself on stewardship of the environment, as policymakers aim to protect threatened or endangered animals while also keeping people, pets and livestock safe.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Studies found little real difference, but the new patent was an effective tool for keeping generics at bay and continuing to collect monopoly profits.—
Wayne T Brough,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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For Southland Development Authority CEO Bo Kemp, fostering connections is key to achieving his goal of making the south suburbs a hub for economic development.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Unlike standard carbon filters, these molecular cages force PFAS molecules to clump together inside a cavity, achieving a 98 percent removal rate.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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For travelers who want to understand how bourbon is made at a slower pace, the craft side of the trail is often the more rewarding half of the trip.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Though most visit this part of the Serengeti during wildebeest migration (typically May through October but varies depending on weather patterns), the rest of the year is equally rewarding.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive Angels after Peraza’s triple, allowing no more baserunners while completing eight innings for the first time this season.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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Upon completing his 10-year NHL career and two games with Cincinnati of the World Hockey Association in 1978-79, Meehan returned to Buffalo to earn a law degree before joining the Sabres' front office in 1984 under general manager Scotty Bowman.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfilling. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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