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
Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2025
Was King Crimson a more fulfilling experience for you?
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 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
Listen to this article Retirement is a significant life milestone, but achieving a successful and fulfilling transition requires answering some tough questions.
—Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2025
Was King Crimson a more fulfilling experience for you?
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 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
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Winning five of their first six games post-break is encouraging.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Keep reinforcing the positive and encouraging patience.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
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If a bunch of your followers aren’t ever going to see your stuff, there’s no point in keeping them onboard.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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While Empower Field has 8,200 club seats and 144 luxury suites, a new Broncos stadium would likely have more seats in both categories while keeping the capacity around the current 76,125 mark.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2025
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The most experienced high-school guidance and private college counselors advise high-achieving California students not to count on getting into the UCs of their choice, unless that choice includes Riverside (76%) or Merced (91%).—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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By instilling values of hard work, perseverance and continuous learning, leaders can help shape a future workforce that is both resilient and dedicated to achieving long-term success.—
Nilesh Parmar,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Balancing Innovation With Care Standards Driving innovation in healthcare is a complex but rewarding endeavor.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Very little in Korean society seems to give young people the impression that child rearing might be rewarding or delightful.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?—
Amanda Cappelli,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2024
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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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For Eichel, to have won a Cup, to be in the middle of a Hart and potentially Selke Trophy-type season, to be the No. 1 center heading into 4 Nations, is gratifying, especially because standing up for himself triggered the trade that led to all of this.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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The most gratifying elements of venturing into skincare, to Curry, are experiencing the brand’s efficacy in real time and having the ability to integrate cultural storytelling into skincare.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfilling. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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