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
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Filming in the Mindscape and everything with Holly was all so fulfilling, but also so different from what I was used to with the show.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 26 Dec. 2025
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The rest of the Jackson family will also return to Chicago after fulfilling its commitment to the State of South Carolina.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
But the decisions made from the soul are usually pretty fulfilling.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Filming in the Mindscape and everything with Holly was all so fulfilling, but also so different from what I was used to with the show.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
The part-time position aids in the district in fulfilling its responsibility to the community as related to the composting, bulb recovery, battery recycling, drop off recycling and/or electronics recycling programs, a release stated.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The rest of the Jackson family will also return to Chicago after fulfilling its commitment to the State of South Carolina.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfilling
Adjective
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Quiet reflection gains power as cerebral Mercury in your 12th House of Solitude trines jovial Jupiter in your comforting 4th house, guiding you through releasing past aches.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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And nothing is more comforting than a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Replacing the heavy cream with buttermilk creates a velvety and satisfying cheese sauce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Season seven raises the stakes, deepens the drama, and brings Eliza and Blake’s journey to a thrilling and satisfying close.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Trump, bolstered by his success in Venezuela, has reveled in killing Iran’s supreme leader and is drawn to accomplishing things that his predecessors could not.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lincoln could also join South Oak Cliff as the only Dallas ISD girls basketball teams to win back-to-back state titles, with SOC accomplishing that in 1977 and 1978.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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And the Royals appreciate the encouraging start.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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This encouraging result is a testament to the heroism of Mexican forces, particularly of those who lost their lives in the line of duty, and reaffirms the effectiveness of ongoing cooperation between Mexico and the United States, including the intelligence‑sharing that supported the operation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Everyone’s broken, so the collective strength of the cast in keeping us on our toes about where this is all headed is a huge plus.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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With so many players in the WBC, the Royals will be keeping a close eye on all the different games in pool play.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Here are 10 steps the Cowboys can take toward achieving a perfect offseason — at least in our eyes.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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But what makes Chanel’s formula so singular in achieving the look?—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Professionals have taught for generations that succeeding in school and attending an elite university would guarantee a rewarding six-figure career.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Goler says the community is one of the most rewarding parts of moving back home.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Mar. 2026
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Bennett faced eight batters total but saw his pitch count balloon to 41 before completing the second inning.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Summer annual weeds are true annuals, completing their life cycle in a single growing season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfilling. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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