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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
at the start of the game everyone was full of energy and hope the boy's bedroom is full of sports trophies and medals
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as in stuffed
having one's appetite completely satisfied
even the heartiest eaters are sure to be full when they leave that restaurant
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a full analysis of the problems facing our cities today
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
the dessert had a rich, full chocolate flavor
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
she should have a hairdo that complements her full face
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as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a very full description of the city's cultural offerings
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a full deck of cards
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as in fully
to a full extent or degree
waited until it was full dark to launch the attack
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as in very
to a great degree
he knew full well that what he was doing was wrong
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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
full in the center of the square stands an enormous statue of the city's founder
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as in total
a complete amount of something
the account is now paid in full
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Recent Examples of full
Alessandra Schade, Vogue, 7 June 2025
One person performed Gonzo's big number in full cosplay, complete with a flower pot balanced on their head.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 7 June 2025
Shannon Stirone, Wired, 4 Oct. 2019
Scoring hat fulls of goals in quick succession might fill up most of Lewandowski's bitesize highlight reels, but the Poland international has actually been one of the most consistent goalscorers in recent years.
—SI.com, 27 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
Born in Southampton, Mamoun grew up in a house full of artists: his mother, Saskia Friedrich, and father, Jeremy Grosvenor, are both local artists; one grandfather is a land artist with work at Storm King; and his other founded the Dia Art Foundation.
—Alessandra Schade, Vogue, 7 June 2025
One person performed Gonzo's big number in full cosplay, complete with a flower pot balanced on their head.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 7 June 2025
Noun
The Voyager probe of course famously bore a plaque that depicted our location in the galaxy as well as a golden record full of music and sounds from Earth.
—Shannon Stirone, Wired, 4 Oct. 2019
Scoring hat fulls of goals in quick succession might fill up most of Lewandowski's bitesize highlight reels, but the Poland international has actually been one of the most consistent goalscorers in recent years.
—SI.com, 27 Sep. 2019
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Our comprehensive analysis of Salesforce, across key indicators like Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience, reveals that the company continues to demonstrate very strong operational performance and a robust financial condition.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Being able to place the device on someone’s head would allow for more comprehensive brain monitoring.—
Paul McClure
May 29,
New Atlas,
29 May 2025
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Italy’s Taormina Film Festival is set for a standout 71st edition with a rich mix of genres – including some potential discoveries – on display, plus a generous dose of star power within a new format that attempts to revive the storied Sicilian event and put it back on the international map.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Non-physician educational experiences differ widely by program, geography and clinical focus, leading to a workforce rich in potential but fragmented in preparation.—
Jesse Corn,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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It’s powered by ultra-low molecular collagen that penetrates deeply to firm and smooth fine lines, while oligo-hyaluronic acid hydrates better and faster than traditional HA, sinking in deeper and faster, leaving skin plump without heaviness.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
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Diary entries written by Luigi Mangione reveal the now 27-year-old’s detailed thinking before the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year, a new court filing shows.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Create a detailed picture of how my mornings could be different.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold early — enabling the right-back to be available for their entire Club World Cup campaign.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Temperatures hover in the high 80s to low 90s, with rain chances at 60% across the entire region.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Quanta has invested $15 million in renovating the complex and creating extra stages and plans to have a total of 15 fully operational studios in Polo Rio by March 2026.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Colorectal cancer can take years to fully blossom, so the idea is that when these processes take hold in early childhood, cancer manifests at a younger and younger age.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Remember to look high and low, scrutinizing not just eye-level shelves but also the very top ledges and the floor beneath hanging clothes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The restaurant itself is long gone and most of the area looks very different, having been rebuilt after the bombing during the Second World War, but there’s an obelisk marking the spot just a few yards from Odeonsplatz square, upon which the club’s founding document is mounted.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The remix featuring Kelly, along with Tank and Anthony Hamilton, is the one that just earned a new plaque from the RIAA.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Beutel, a computer engineer specializing in mountain monitoring, had just witnessed a glacier collapse.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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“Full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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