full-on

adjective

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Now, the collab expands into a full-on flavor flight, proving that there’s no such thing as too many sweets. Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025 Designed to break up your manicure and add another layer of visual interest, accent nails are a great way to experiment with different colors, shapes, and textures without committing to a full-on nail design. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025 Recently, Okuma designed a full-on dentalium dress, debuted at the 2025 Santa Fe Indian Market. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025 As for that Oregon-Penn State game, the Nittany Lions have full-on collapsed since Drew Allar’s OT interception gave the Ducks what looked like an impressive victory. Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-on

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of full-on was in 1954

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“Full-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-on. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

full-on

adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn,
-ˌän

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