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or fulfilment
1
as in execution
the doing of an action
her commendably prompt fulfillment of any assignment given her
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2
as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
he saw the entire project through, from initial idea to final fulfillment
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Recent Examples of fulfillment
The clergy could expect the fulfillment of prophecy, and the poor and the oppressed could look forward to absolution and better living quarters.
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Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
As a board member, Adam played a significant role in overseeing the hospital’s financial health and its development as a tertiary academic medical center in affiliation with Florida Atlantic University in fulfillment of the hospital’s mission to provide world-class health care to our region.
—Jerry Fedele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
Critics on both sides of the aisle have tried to cut through bureaucratic red tape in the past, but historically, officials of both parties and the general public have accepted the administrative state as indispensable to the fulfillment of public needs.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 23 Jan. 2025
According to Global News Canada, in 2024, the retailer ditched its plans to open a new, 57,000-square foot fulfillment center in the province early this year; it was slated to spend $100 million on the now-vacant facility, which would have created more than 200 jobs.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2025
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Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
As a board member, Adam played a significant role in overseeing the hospital’s financial health and its development as a tertiary academic medical center in affiliation with Florida Atlantic University in fulfillment of the hospital’s mission to provide world-class health care to our region.
—Jerry Fedele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
Critics on both sides of the aisle have tried to cut through bureaucratic red tape in the past, but historically, officials of both parties and the general public have accepted the administrative state as indispensable to the fulfillment of public needs.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 23 Jan. 2025
According to Global News Canada, in 2024, the retailer ditched its plans to open a new, 57,000-square foot fulfillment center in the province early this year; it was slated to spend $100 million on the now-vacant facility, which would have created more than 200 jobs.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfillment
Noun
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Frazier's execution comes a little more than a year after Kenneth Eugene Smith became the first person in the U.S. to be executed with the method in January 2024.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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What to Know Frazier's execution began at 6:10 p.m.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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This realization prompted her to distance herself from Anna.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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But landing Captain America is the realization of a longtime dream.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately, the fan performance is abysmal, with wind speed struggling to top 450 ft/m.—
Kat Merck,
WIRED,
5 Feb. 2025
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Raptors fans previously booed during the performance of the U.S. anthem before Sunday’s home game against the Los Angeles Clippers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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At the ripe age of 71, Gordon winning a Grammy would be a thrilling add to her long list of unexpected accomplishments.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the artists on the bill for the upcoming shows are celebrating the accomplishment.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Scofield, my Mecca Hills hiking partner, helped oversee its implementation.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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In the 2015-16 school year, the year following Fort Worth ISD’s early implementation of its universal pre-K program, TEA data shows the overall percentage of students considered to be kindergarten ready – about 67% — increased by almost 25 percentage points from the previous school year.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2025
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Set Clear, Actionable Goals A success mindset thrives on clarity and direction.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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Its success will be determined by whether Agbadou can build on his impressive start and whether fellow defender Nasser Djiga, signed from Crvena zvezda for £10m ($12.4m), and midfielder Marshall Munetsi, signed from Reims for £15m, can replicate it.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Trump also wants to take credit for a bigger peace deal between Israel, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states that would amount to a major diplomatic achievement.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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That's a big achievement for Unitree, which has been working on enhancing its quadruped and bipedal robots' movements over the past few years.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Fulfillment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfillment. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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