FULFILLING Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

fu̇(l)-ˈfi-liŋ

Definition of fulfilling

as in comforting

making one feel good inside the college student had a fulfilling job tutoring inner-city youths

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verb

present participle of fulfill

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

Adjective

The web of hospitality here binds residents of all ages together for a fulfilling and memory-rich lifestyle. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 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 local Big Bear florist has been extremely busy fulfilling orders for Jackie's memorial. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 The president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Monday in Jerusalem but made little progress toward fulfilling a plan for complete demilitarization of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. — Lior Soroka, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fulfilling

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfilling

Adjective

Video compilations of Trachtenberg and Panettiere’s characters, Casey Carlyle and Gen Harwood, respectively, started circulating on social media on Monday, with fans noting the film’s comforting feel of nostalgia amid the tragic deaths of its stars.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
The result is a perfect contrast of jammy fruit and light, flaky biscuits, delivering a balance of fresh summer flavor and comforting, homemade goodness.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of comforting

Adjective

After a worrisome Wednesday, the Falcons responded with an encouraging Thursday in their joint practice session with the Colts at Grand Park Sports Campus, which hosted its last-ever training camp session on a steamy mid-August afternoon.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
His integration has been particularly encouraging given the departure of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas and the uncertain future of Gabriel Martinelli.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of encouraging

Verb

Hairstylist Justine Marjan also suggests keeping curly-coily hair slightly wet with water to help with detangling and pulling it back with a wide-tooth comb.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of keeping

Verb

Creamer’s group then sued O’Keefe and Maass over the video and their means of achieving the undercover clips.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
Some hybrid SUVs are capable of achieving over 53 miles per gallon combined, resulting in incredible driving range on a single tank of gas.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of achieving

Adjective

So that’s been a very rewarding experience to have gone through an experience and hopefully allow for expansion.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
As Toronto continues dealing with injuries such as Gimenez's latest hamstring issue, Berti's retirement serves as another reminder of how difficult — and rewarding — the long road through professional baseball can be.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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