full-fledged
adjective
2
: having attained complete status
full-fledged lawyer
3
: full-blown sense 2
a full-fledged reunion
Examples of full-fledged in a Sentence
it was years before he became a full-fledged star
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Since Chess opened in November 2025, Christopher’s performance as Anatoly has transformed him from one of Broadway’s most respected utility players into a full-fledged leading man.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Even before that, it has long been understood that the HBO drama wouldn’t continue; a full four years went by between Seasons 2 and 3, and Zendaya and several of her co-stars became full-fledged celebrities with schedules full of blockbuster films during that time.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 1 June 2026
The initial batch of ads earned Simpson a three-year, $600,000 contract, elevating him from the ranks of preternaturally gifted jock to full-fledged celebrity.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 May 2026
Since Chess opened in November 2025, Christopher’s performance as Anatoly has transformed him from one of Broadway’s most respected utility players into a full-fledged leading man.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for full-fledged
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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-fledged. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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