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
Hao Lam, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
For aspiring leaders, identifying the right opportunities and equipping themselves with the tools to navigate these challenges is the key to building a fulfilling and impactful career.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 18 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
Setting The Stage For A Year Of Meaningful Achievements
Embracing a holistic approach now can pave the way for a fulfilling year that balances personal well-being with professional success and community involvement.
—Hao Lam, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
For aspiring leaders, identifying the right opportunities and equipping themselves with the tools to navigate these challenges is the key to building a fulfilling and impactful career.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 18 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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This optimism is encouraging but is tempered by a consensus that to deliver on its transformational potential, AI must be implemented in a responsible and thoughtful manner – 97.5% of executives believe that responsible AI safeguards and guardrails for governing AI must be in place.—
Randy Bean,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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For this sector, White House statements have been encouraging.—
Lydia DePillis,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 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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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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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
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All this suggests how rewarding a deeper dive into Jarrett as both man and musician might have been.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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The firm also said the board has failed in its fundamental oversight duties, rewarding management with compensation disconnected from the company’s performance.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 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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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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In July 2023, Kidman told PEOPLE that production for Lioness is a demanding but gratifying process.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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That to me is so gratifying, seeing a whole new generation of young women finding their way.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfilling. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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