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
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
Despite the risk, though, this vulnerability is also the entry point to some of the most fulfilling parts of being in love: trust, security, and the kind of emotional intimacy that strengthens a relationship over time.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 15 Aug. 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
In an apology letter dictated to the court by his lawyer, Jenkins said speaking to children is the most fulfilling part of his life now.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
Despite the risk, though, this vulnerability is also the entry point to some of the most fulfilling parts of being in love: trust, security, and the kind of emotional intimacy that strengthens a relationship over time.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 15 Aug. 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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Still, over time, the picture is encouraging, according to numbers from AH Datalytics, which tracks crimes across the country using law enforcement data for its Real-Time Crime Index.—
Christopher L. Keller,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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The results in my own organization have been encouraging: • Production incidents dropped by 60% within three months.—
Shiva Krishna Kodithyala,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 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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This results in work that feels aligned, effortless, and rewarding, helping the individual to derive greater meaning from chasing opportunity.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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There’s nothing wrong with vacations that are hard but rewarding—except that parenthood tends to be hard but rewarding 24/7.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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And then, people really loved it, which was really nice and so gratifying.—
Kristin Robinson,
Billboard,
13 Aug. 2025
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So it's been very gratifying to see the incredible chemistry that the four of them have had since the beginning.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfilling. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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