fulfilling
adjective
ful·fill·ing
fu̇(l)-ˈfi-liŋ 
also fə(l)-
: providing happiness or satisfaction
a fulfilling experience
a career that is personally fulfilling
Examples of fulfilling in a Sentence
the college student had a fulfilling job tutoring inner-city youths
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Ultimately, giving a good toast can be a powerful and fulfilling experience, transforming a potentially awkward obligation into a heartfelt tribute.
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Matt Abrahams, Time, 12 July 2025
Creating your own worlds and stories is always so much more fulfilling.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
And for many, cycling is more fulfilling as an aerodynamic problem.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Learning to delay gratification in business isn’t easy, but the rewards are often greater and far more fulfilling.
—Cody Bjugan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Matt Abrahams, Time, 12 July 2025
Creating your own worlds and stories is always so much more fulfilling.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
And for many, cycling is more fulfilling as an aerodynamic problem.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Learning to delay gratification in business isn’t easy, but the rewards are often greater and far more fulfilling.
—Cody Bjugan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fulfilling
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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfilling. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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