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
From a serious threat linking back to a Jan. 6 Capitol rioter to Ethan’s obsession with a full-fledged medieval knight costume, these elements may have worked in Burke’s novel, but simply do not translate well on screen.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
What started as casual invites has evolved into a full-fledged creator ecosystem — one that spans over 100 partnerships and keeps pushing NBA content in every corner of the internet.
—Jon Youshaei, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The Federalists believed that Jeffersonian newspapers were printing pro-French propaganda as a prelude to a full-fledged French invasion and that Democratic-Republicans may have been collaborating with the French government.
—Richard Stengel, Time, 23 May 2025
But within 10 minutes of arriving, the scene went from a casual afternoon by the water to a full-fledged emergency.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
What started as casual invites has evolved into a full-fledged creator ecosystem — one that spans over 100 partnerships and keeps pushing NBA content in every corner of the internet.
—Jon Youshaei, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The Federalists believed that Jeffersonian newspapers were printing pro-French propaganda as a prelude to a full-fledged French invasion and that Democratic-Republicans may have been collaborating with the French government.
—Richard Stengel, Time, 23 May 2025
But within 10 minutes of arriving, the scene went from a casual afternoon by the water to a full-fledged emergency.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-fledged
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Summer is a season ripe for scandal; people tend to be overheated and understimulated, looking to mist their crisping minds with idle gossip.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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At a time when the salary cap ceiling is taking a significant jump to $95.5 million, the conditions are ripe for upheaval.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Not fragrance-free One of the brands absolute best-sellers, the Premier Cru cream by Caudalie is a great option for mature skin, thanks to its clever blend of ingredients to maximise hydrating and plumping effects.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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Those with dry or mature skin often gravitate toward the thicker, balm-like textures that deliver intense hydration and barrier repair.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-fledged. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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