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
Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
Mishi needs independence, and Bruna needs something new to fix, and a person is a much more fulfilling project than a toaster.
—Oliver Sava, Vulture, 25 Apr. 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
Use your connection to the past to start manifesting an even more fulfilling future.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
Mishi needs independence, and Bruna needs something new to fix, and a person is a much more fulfilling project than a toaster.
—Oliver Sava, Vulture, 25 Apr. 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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More than 100 teens have stopped by the Anaheim center, and — this is encouraging — 17 of them have made a return visit.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Those price drops are encouraging and should help families who are hurting from the high cost of living.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
14 May 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
Adjective
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Lately, it's been especially rewarding to watch the bond between Sullivan and her daughter Georgie blossom.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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But for Trump, crypto has quickly become about more than soliciting campaign donations and rewarding supporters.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
9 May 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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Few beauty fixes are as instantly gratifying as covering up visible roots.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
12 May 2025
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The opera, one of this century’s most gratifying, portrays the 1936 political execution of the poet Federico Garcia Lorca during the Spanish Civil War through the final minutes of actress Margarita Xirgu’s life.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfilling. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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