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
Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
The Pentagon’s announcement said the loans to Vulcan and ReElement were conditional on the firms fulfilling certain legal and financial requirements but did not detail them.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 28 May 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
Venus moves through Cancer through June 13, making the first half of the month ideal for easy, fulfilling travel, weekend getaways, and quality time with close friends in familiar or newly discovered places.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
The Pentagon’s announcement said the loans to Vulcan and ReElement were conditional on the firms fulfilling certain legal and financial requirements but did not detail them.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 28 May 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
Verb
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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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Without this data, there can be no way to measure what percentage of time the AI saves in accomplishing tasks.—
TerDawn DeBoe,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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Fresh Market of Northtown Plans for a brand new, full-service grocery store in North Kansas City moved forward Tuesday evening, making the city one step closer to accomplishing a years-long goal of bringing a new grocer to the area.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Nonetheless many trends are encouraging for electrification.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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One of these plots has been an experimental area for regenerative garden techniques for the last two years, and the results have been encouraging.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 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
Verb
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Jamie received the Trustees’ Award for achieving the highest cumulative grade point average over the past four years at LJCDS.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The biggest hurdle is achieving Federal Aviation Administration certification.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 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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After completing one orbit, the moon must travel a little farther to reach the same alignment with the sun and Earth again, creating the familiar cycle of lunar phases.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Filleman used mixed heavy slider usage with his mid-80s fastball and an occasional changeup to prevent the Wildcats’ comeback from completing.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfilling. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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