full-on
adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn- 
-ˌän
: complete, full-fledged
The argument turned into a full-on brawl.
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Go full-on cheese board, make your own snack mix, or set out bowls of assorted savory favorites like seasoned popcorn and crunchy cheese bites.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
From quick day trips to full-on snowy escapes, here’s what to do during the chilly season in and the best places to see snow in Arizona.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 13 Dec. 2025
The higher the production value, the faster the host is talking, and the more likely the kinetic nature of the video is to send your nervous system into full-on seizure mode, the more likely the information delivered is to be viewed with a certain level of circumspection.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
The ten long-lasting creamy shades come in six finishes, which range from matte and satin to shimmery, duo-chrome, and full-on shine.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
From quick day trips to full-on snowy escapes, here’s what to do during the chilly season in and the best places to see snow in Arizona.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 13 Dec. 2025
The higher the production value, the faster the host is talking, and the more likely the kinetic nature of the video is to send your nervous system into full-on seizure mode, the more likely the information delivered is to be viewed with a certain level of circumspection.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
The ten long-lasting creamy shades come in six finishes, which range from matte and satin to shimmery, duo-chrome, and full-on shine.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Full-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-on. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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