full-on
adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn- 
-ˌän
: complete, full-fledged
The argument turned into a full-on brawl.
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There are photographs that attest to the latter, one from his early twenties, another from later, in his forties, a full-on adult with the weight of responsibility visible in the lines of his forehead.
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The 13-ounce iteration is perfect for single-serve soups, while the 67- and 108-ounce varieties are the perfect serving dish for a full-on soup party.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
This was full-on Travis Bickle unraveling before your eyes.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The Firefox mention comes a week after a full-on crossover with Nashville's 911 dispatcher Cammie (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) appearing on the mothership 9-1-1, helping Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) connect with Athena (Angela Bassett) and Hen (Aisha Hinds) in space.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
The 13-ounce iteration is perfect for single-serve soups, while the 67- and 108-ounce varieties are the perfect serving dish for a full-on soup party.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
This was full-on Travis Bickle unraveling before your eyes.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The Firefox mention comes a week after a full-on crossover with Nashville's 911 dispatcher Cammie (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) appearing on the mothership 9-1-1, helping Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) connect with Athena (Angela Bassett) and Hen (Aisha Hinds) in space.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Full-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-on. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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