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
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Lee began working under Price in June 2023 as a public information officer, a position charged with communicating with journalists, disseminating information to the public and fulfilling public records requests.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 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
The web of hospitality here binds residents of all ages together for a fulfilling and memory-rich lifestyle.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Lee began working under Price in June 2023 as a public information officer, a position charged with communicating with journalists, disseminating information to the public and fulfilling public records requests.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfilling
Adjective
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When the church hall needs something hearty, comforting, and warm, this easy casserole is the universal answer.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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This comforting dish is unexpected but always welcome.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Light, refreshing, and summery, this elegant but satisfying shrimp salad is ready in minutes and can be made ahead and served chilled.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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The key to a sweaty-and-satisfying workout?—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The consumer goods giant is well on its way to accomplishing that goal, with dozens of projects across 17 countries covering 254,000 hectares as of 2025.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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In the e-bike arena, licensing for the drivers should be under the state DMV which has the capability of accomplishing that critical task.—
Michael Miller,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The serious problem of reliance on an adversary will take time to solve, but early returns are encouraging.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
22 May 2026
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Those upbeat points for philosophy are heartwarming and abundantly encouraging.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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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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But a careful reading of the S-1 reveals substantial barriers in the path to achieving the sorcerous performance required to reward shareholders who flock to the most anticipated debut ever seen.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Molina’s Sam is at the center of achieving all of this.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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And perhaps the most rewarding part of the victory was the fact that the momentum was spread out across the roster in historic fashion.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The latest book by qntm, known as Sam Hughes at his day job as a software developer, fittingly feels like finding your way into a mesmerizing, bizarre, fascinating and maybe a little cringey corner of the Internet, one that is somehow more rewarding for arriving unexpected.—
Sarah Lewin Frasier,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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Hours after launch, the Shenzhou 23 crew will be greeted aboard Tiangong by Shenzhou 21 astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, who are completing an extended seven-month-long mission and will be returning to Earth at the end of the month.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Wells gifted his painting to Roosevelt in 1903, four years after completing it.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfilling. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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