FULFILLMENT Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

fulfillment

noun

fu̇(l)-ˈfil-mənt

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Definition of fulfillment

as in execution

the doing of an action her commendably prompt fulfillment of any assignment given her

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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 Cancer Nostalgia for former flames or fixating on someone else’s expectations can keep you from genuine romantic fulfillment. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026 Here, Hendrikx plays anthropologist to a culture that compels each of us—whether a rider or not—to find our own vehicle for fulfillment, then take it to redline. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 Systems can now evaluate conditions, choose between alternatives and trigger actions across inventory, transportation, fulfillment and workforce applications. — Amruth Puppala, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The money still matters, so start investing early Money alone isn’t enough to bring you fulfillment in retirement, Moss notes. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fulfillment

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Noun

Small details are attended to with flawless execution—when the night is chilly, blankets appear at the dinner table; housekeeping and pool maintenance is timed so as not to interfere with your presence; transfers and shuttles are booked with ease.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
CameraJet applied that formula to a device most consumers associate with a $10 drugstore purchase, raising the stakes on execution.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of execution

Noun

That realization became one of many while crafting a series on a book that spans 50 years and stretches across the country but that Kazan insists is built on the characters, rather than spectacle.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026
The many contingencies of realization scramble the binary of timelessness and time.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of realization

Noun

In the month since, momentum appears to have stalled without public steps from the administration toward the law's implementation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
The report also said retailers and brands can move ahead of implementation and not just after it.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of implementation

Noun

Budge said some of her proudest accomplishments during her time on the council include Mather Veterans Village, the Sacramento region’s first permanent supportive housing development for homeless and disabled veterans.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Being in the playoffs should feel like an accomplishment, but winning a series would be even more impressive.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

Noun

What happens when the response to the horror of 9/11 becomes an arena for perpetration of further crimes, rather than the healing of wounds already inflicted?

— Christopher Coffman, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
Pipkins is charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder in perpetration of a kidnapping.

— KC Baker, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025

Definition of perpetration

Noun

While the completion of the structure marks an important achievement, the more important test is still ahead, as official commissioning is planned for November, after the remaining construction work is completed.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
The credit ecosystem will continue to recognize these human achievements, while finding ways to appropriately recognize the contributions of their AI collaborators.

— Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of achievement

Noun

That’s because bank stocks are particularly difficult to forecast, given that their performance depends heavily on macro factors rather than information that management might have about the company.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Other new treatments that support guests on their personalised journeys include IV Therapy, with IV drips to enhance health and performance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of performance

Noun

Every dollar poured in weaves the technology’s success and the US economy tighter and tighter together.

— Yerbol Orynbayev, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
During an onstage conversation earlier in the week following a Los Angeles screening of Digger, Cruise discussed his pursuit of success throughout his career after having started in the business at a young age.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of success

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