full-fledged
adjective
2
: having attained complete status
full-fledged lawyer
3
: full-blown sense 2
a full-fledged reunion
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it was years before he became a full-fledged star
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Jennifer Liu
valentina Duarte, CNBC, 14 June 2026
On SmackDown, Punk could potentially cross paths with Gunther and Drew McIntyre again, have a full-fledged feud with Rhodes or work with up-and-comers like Williams, Carmelo Hayes and Ricky Saints.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
For a full-fledged seasonal look, opt for an open-toed pair to show off your pedicure.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Chappell Roan’s rise from cult favorite to full-fledged pop phenomenon has earned her another high-profile platform — and this one comes with a philanthropic mission attached.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 June 2026
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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-fledged. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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