as in ripe
fully grown or developed
it was years before he became a full-fledged star
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Recent Examples of full-fledged
The final drink is a rollercoaster ride of flavors and a full-fledged, neo-classic cocktail.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
The first scene is more of a glimpse than a full-fledged scene: Superman sits in outer space with his back to us, facing Earth in all its sunlit glory.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 11 July 2025
Meanwhile, anger toward the educational establishment among conservative parents grew into a full-fledged movement to exert more parental control in classrooms.
—Rachel Wegner, USA Today, 11 July 2025
But Aicher’s message got through: This wasn’t a pickle, this was a full-fledged disaster, unfolding with unfathomable fury.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
The first scene is more of a glimpse than a full-fledged scene: Superman sits in outer space with his back to us, facing Earth in all its sunlit glory.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 11 July 2025
Meanwhile, anger toward the educational establishment among conservative parents grew into a full-fledged movement to exert more parental control in classrooms.
—Rachel Wegner, USA Today, 11 July 2025
But Aicher’s message got through: This wasn’t a pickle, this was a full-fledged disaster, unfolding with unfathomable fury.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-fledged
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Banana Bread Syrup Lewis says another alternative is to make your own banana bread syrup by simmering together mashed ripe banana, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Every candidate has already been vetted for safety; A.I. can identify low-hanging fruit, and then humans can decide whether the pairing is ripe for picking.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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Twenty-one mature Yoshino cherry trees along Riverfront Park were literally on the chopping block in March 2019 to make room for a temporary NFL Draft stage.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 July 2025
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Weisz says to choose a changing table that is mature enough for the older children in the space, as well as a dresser below to remain functional and stylish long after the baby is out of diapers.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-fledged. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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