Synonyms of full-outnext
: complete, total
a full-out effort

Examples of full-out in a Sentence

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Those heirlooms were vibrant and varied, embellished with figures and animals, glass beads, porcupine quills, shells, bone, and seeds, all stitched into decorative designs and full-out tableaux. Petala Ironcloud, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2025 But Trump has expressed doubts that the U.S. will engage in a full-out war with the South American country. Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Nov. 2025 No one goes quite as full-out as Klum on Halloween, but of all her elaborate costumes, this one is easier to recreate. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025 Beyond being an easy way to shift your vibe without making a full-out switch, Sanchez says the extra-long fringe is also a great option for those who want to maintain their hair’s length. Laura Solla, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025 Local teens in the early ‘60s adjusted to the slower tempo of R&B, while not having the physical space to do full-out swing moves of the previous decade. Alexa Stone updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025 Pressure from the Trump Administration to maintain calm is too great and, in Israel at least, favorable public opinion of the hostage-release-and-ceasefire deal has been such that there is little incentive for Benjamin Netanyahu to order a resumption of a full-out war anytime soon. Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025 The bath extends behind the shower to supply a full-out bathing experience. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025 And for those wanting a coordinated set, Farm Rio’s Western denim pants—with the matching jacket—make for a head-turning, full-out rodeo ‘fit. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of full-out was in the 14th century

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“Full-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-out. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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