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Recent Examples of full-on
Breakouts are getting a full-on rebrand thanks to these Gen Z heavy hitters.
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Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
So this is a whole-of-government, full-on press.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Regular toast, on the other hand, undergoes a full-on chemical transformation and is toasted all the way through—no soft center left behind.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Yes, Chesney the kangaroo has pulled a full-on prison break from Sunshine Farm in Necedah.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
So this is a whole-of-government, full-on press.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Regular toast, on the other hand, undergoes a full-on chemical transformation and is toasted all the way through—no soft center left behind.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Yes, Chesney the kangaroo has pulled a full-on prison break from Sunshine Farm in Necedah.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-on
Adjective
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Both Nguyen and Alemani said that when the sculpture was first proposed in 2023, the Taliban’s return to power two years earlier and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 were top of mind.—
Benjamin Sutton,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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While the Red Sox have undeniably fallen short of expectations, the full-scale gutting of the coaching staff is unprecedented in recent franchise history.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Audiences may think Redford emerged full-blown as a movie star.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 Sep. 2025
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The master of suspense made almost 70 films and TV shows across his staggering, more-than-half-a-century-long career, graduating from black-and-white, silent British potboilers to full-blown, Technicolor Hollywood blockbusters.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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At dinnertime, La Terrazza goes full-out Italian, presenting each table with a welcome charcuterie board, including pillowy focaccia, silken prosciutto, and roasted garlic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The rapper, dressed in an oversized silk bonnet and Uggs, is marking the moves, but her dancers are performing full-out, their cropped halter tops and durags dappled with sweat.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, today, AI tools can automate most of the processes required to create full-fledged marketing and branding videos.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ohtani’s first full-fledged season as a pitcher with the Dodgers has gone swimmingly, with the right-hander allowing just one unearned run over his first 12 innings.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The amateurism is a problem all by itself and is part of Trump’s full-bore assault against professionalism across government.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The amateurism is a problem all by itself, and is part of Trump’s full-bore assault against professionalism across government.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My daughter’s learning disabilities required extensive intervention.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Broncos’ third-round pick didn’t take a top-30 visit or have extensive pre-draft communication with Denver, as the organization typically keeps its board close to its vest.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Full-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-on. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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