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1
: fully developed : total, complete
a full-fledged biography
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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The Marvel Cinematic Universe plays a big role onboard, from characters and musical shows to a full-fledged restaurant, Worlds of Marvel. Carly Caramanna, Parents, 20 Nov. 2025 The Porsche Design Edition 1 is really more of an appearance package than a full-fledged variant. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2025 Finally, sometime shortly after Christmas Break, in January 1993, more than 15 months after pledging, I was made a full-fledged member of my fraternity. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025 What began as a family hobby has evolved into a full-fledged design shop. Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-fledged

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of full-fledged was in 1579

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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-fledged. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

full-fledged

adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˈflejd
: fully developed : mature

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