full-on
adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn- 
-ˌän
: complete, full-fledged
The argument turned into a full-on brawl.
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On the court, this trade is pretty much a teardown event for Memphis, a commitment to a full-on rebuild after the Jackson-Desmond Bane-Ja Morant core couldn’t get past the second round of the playoffs and began backsliding in the standings once Morant’s availability and production declined.
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Which is to say, equal parts media session question-and-answer moments to the typical full-on carnival scene.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Bose QuietComfort Noise-canceling Headphones Layovers can be full-on sensory overload—crying babies, rolling suitcases, gate-change announcements every 12 seconds.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
After the father and son attended a game together in 2024, the Prince of Wales confirmed that George was a full-on Villa supporter.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Which is to say, equal parts media session question-and-answer moments to the typical full-on carnival scene.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Bose QuietComfort Noise-canceling Headphones Layovers can be full-on sensory overload—crying babies, rolling suitcases, gate-change announcements every 12 seconds.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
After the father and son attended a game together in 2024, the Prince of Wales confirmed that George was a full-on Villa supporter.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Full-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-on. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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