fulfilling 1 of 2

adjective

fu̇(l)-ˈfi-liŋ How to pronounce fulfilling (audio)
Definition of fulfillingnext
as in comforting
making one feel good inside the college student had a fulfilling job tutoring inner-city youths

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fulfilling

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verb

present participle of fulfill
1
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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2
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
Adjective
Regardless of the specific age goal, planning for financial security, health, and social connections is crucial for a fulfilling long life. — Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The Oscar Mike Foundation is dedicated to helping disabled veterans live a more fulfilling life. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Verb
The City Council approved the agreement unanimously on the consent calendar, fulfilling the district’s request for a fourth officer. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 The daughter of Back to the Future star Lea Thompson and Pretty in Pink director Howard Deutch, the actress is fulfilling a lifelong dream. — Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fulfilling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfilling
  1. comforting
  2. satisfying
  3. accomplishing
  4. encouraging
  5. keeping
  6. achieving
  7. rewarding
  8. completing
Adjective
  • Sora is all about cooking to preserve memories, especially those of his late mother, believing food should be both comforting and refined.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Definition of comforting
Verb
  • Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar pairs rich dark chocolate with crunchy roasted almonds for a simple yet satisfying sweet treat.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • For the fiscal year that started Wednesday, the city of Sacramento is spending about $40 million on homelessness, which includes $30 million from the city’s general fund, satisfying the local match requirement, McCarty said.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • Make Donors The Story’s Heroes Years ago, a development professional taught me to center donor communications around what the donor is accomplishing.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The primary question is whether this crowded field of new entrants is actually accomplishing anything, or whether its members are simply tripping over one another with deleterious impact.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026
Definition of accomplishing
Adjective
  • That means encouraging activities that benefit from proximity, such as planning meetings, architecture discussions, design reviews and complex problem-solving.
    — Nik Froehlich, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Some encouraging signals suggest the will to close the funding gap may exist.
    — Florencia Canelli, Scientific American, 1 July 2026
Definition of encouraging
Verb
  • Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
    — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Fostering discovery through those niche groups will likely prove essential to keeping the spirit of cinema alive.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of keeping
Verb
  • From enduring prejudice at West Point to commanding the Tuskegee Airmen and achieving 4-star general status, his life exemplified resilience.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • And when layered pieces are left completely out of the ponytail, the face is further accentuated, achieving a more youthful look.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
Definition of achieving
Adjective
  • Dotson, a first-round pick in 2022, has experienced the rewarding highs of being one of the best receivers in his draft class and on his team.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Helping first-time climbers gain that confidence is one of the most rewarding parts of the festival for instructor Andrii Lamei, 24.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Definition of rewarding
Verb
  • With ultra-slim Republican margins in the House and Senate, lawmakers are having a tough time completing the basics of legislating, let alone passing any controversial bills.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Based on current trends, Swift will fall below an altitude of 300 kilometers (186 miles) in October, when its orbit will be too low for Link to have a decent shot at completing the rendezvous due to increasing atmospheric drag.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Definition of completing

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