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
Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
As the brain’s reward system shifts to prioritize meaning and purpose over raw achievement, projects that focus on legacy-building often feel most fulfilling.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
So, a sense of familiarity can cloud our judgment and make risky behaviors seem safer, keeping us stuck in unhealthy patterns and preventing us from building secure, fulfilling relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Evaluating the motivation behind our career choices is pivotal in crafting a fulfilling professional journey.
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
As the brain’s reward system shifts to prioritize meaning and purpose over raw achievement, projects that focus on legacy-building often feel most fulfilling.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
These tips can help turn what might seem like a lonely day into a fulfilling one.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
So, a sense of familiarity can cloud our judgment and make risky behaviors seem safer, keeping us stuck in unhealthy patterns and preventing us from building secure, fulfilling relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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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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Now, envision accomplishing these tasks in a fraction of the time, with greater accuracy and insights.Sach Chaudhari, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Less viewed or posted – or, less lauded – is news of people falling short or feeling like an underachiever for not accomplishing the goals or resolutions established at the onset of 2024.Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The first takeaway, then, is that Valve and Intel are collaborating to tackle this, which is encouraging.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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While the cooler-than-expected producer price index news was encouraging, the data wasn’t viewed as important enough to settle bonds down.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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Focus On Digital Clutter Don’t overlook the importance of keeping your digital workspace organized.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Co-owners Will Thompson and Chef Carey Hynes turned their outdoor pandemic pop-up in Little River into a full-time reality, keeping the gorgeous space for dining under the giant banyan tree but adding a retro-Florida indoor dining room as well.Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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However, achieving consistent scoring across different runs can be challenging.Lukas Petersson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This suggests that authors should focus less on driving book sales and more on achieving their other goals.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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How ‘Wicked’ Changed the Lives of Its Stars: Only the women who’ve played Elphaba and Glinda in the show’s two decades onstage understand why the roles are so taxing — and so rewarding, too.Benjamin Malapris, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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That, to me, is so rewarding and significant and a beautiful testimony to Emily.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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While the masses may not be streaming and buying that title in huge numbers any longer, the rapper’s most successful full-length project is still performing spectacularly well, and this week has turned out to be a very special one for the musician.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The federation and its national teams are big business nowadays, with players performing in Europe and interest booming ahead of co-hosting the 2026 men’s World Cup.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Weather Schools in Asheville are reopening in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene She and other therapists in the area say living through this experience alongside their patients has been a unique and gratifying experience.Katia Riddle, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
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Involvement in such roles can drive significant positive change within these organizations and provide a gratifying experience for your leaders, enriching their personal and professional growth. 4.Hao Lam, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfilling. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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