as in self-actualization
the feeling of being happy and satisfied because you are doing something that fully uses your abilities and talents
She found self-fulfillment by starting her own business.
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Recent Examples of self-fulfillment
Thus, Mill’s central political concern was not how to create order out of chaos but how to ensure that the beneficiaries of order could achieve self-fulfillment.
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John Micklethwait, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2014
Deserving Self-Fulfillment The final justification, cited by 13 participants, was that their affairs were a form of deserving self-fulfillment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
What lies do people tell themselves that inhibit their self-fulfillment?
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Part of her journey toward self-fulfillment, these visits allow her brief liberation from her husband and family, leading her to begin a series of illicit affairs.
—EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
Those lines for many Black and Brown households often meant career paths that promoted financial stability but lacked self-fulfillment through the identification and pursuit of the things that truly move you.
—Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
The discussion should be one of thousands on who is entitled to not only life but also self-fulfillment and self-definition.
—Kat McGowan, WIRED, 4 Jan. 2024
The Barbies dwell in sisterly harmony and blissful self-fulfillment, each with her own meticulously furnished Barbie Dreamhouse and endlessly colorful wardrobe.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2023
John Micklethwait, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2014
Deserving Self-Fulfillment The final justification, cited by 13 participants, was that their affairs were a form of deserving self-fulfillment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
What lies do people tell themselves that inhibit their self-fulfillment?
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Part of her journey toward self-fulfillment, these visits allow her brief liberation from her husband and family, leading her to begin a series of illicit affairs.
—EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
Those lines for many Black and Brown households often meant career paths that promoted financial stability but lacked self-fulfillment through the identification and pursuit of the things that truly move you.
—Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
The discussion should be one of thousands on who is entitled to not only life but also self-fulfillment and self-definition.
—Kat McGowan, WIRED, 4 Jan. 2024
The Barbies dwell in sisterly harmony and blissful self-fulfillment, each with her own meticulously furnished Barbie Dreamhouse and endlessly colorful wardrobe.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-fulfillment
- self-realization
- self-discovery
- self-exploration
- meditation
- introspection
- self-reflection
- self-examination
Noun
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These songs act as cognitive time capsules, evoking moments of heartbreak, discovery, and self-realization.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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Rothwell, who created and stars in the Hulu series, understood the need for a coming-of-age story about celebrating oneself at all parts of the journey, no matter how turbulent the road to self-realization is.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2024
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Her journey to save her father and fulfill her dream is filled with adventure and self-discovery delivered in vibrant CG animation.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Torn between two very different suitors, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) and Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), Bridget’s journey of self-discovery and romance is funny and endearing.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Psychedelics and Personal Growth Beyond their therapeutic applications, psychedelics are also gaining recognition as tools for personal growth, self-exploration, and spiritual development.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
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The entirety of the album is a self-exploration for Carroll.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
7 Dec. 2024
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The monks will participate in a variety of activities open to the public, including rituals, ceremonies and lectures on Tibetan meditation, philosophy, art and culture, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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In her interpretation, these songs become transcendent, soul-shattering meditations on life and loss.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Column: Stars, smiles and introspection on display as the Chicago Cubs begin full-squad workouts Top prospect Matt Shaw has been among those seizing the chance to learn from the Cubs greats.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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During moments of downtime or introspection, the film becomes languid in form, taking on a passive visual quality that even the most judicious editing can’t overcome.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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The characters are not wholly irredeemable, and some do arrive through meditation and self-reflection at meaningful answers about their compulsions, even as others remain unwilling to consider such questions about their motivations (and how their actions affect other people).—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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For Sorkin, the industry event was a moment of self-reflection.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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The self-examination that question sparks in Rebecca is a fascinatingly rich one that deals with notions like consent, personal boundaries and abuse of power.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Wondering what would happen if those same tools were used for self-examination, the author sifted through personal data to uncover meaningful insights to plan a course of action toward more joyful and fulfilling years.—
Roxsy Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Self-fulfillment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-fulfillment. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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