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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Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
During the game, Bailey also has to do a full-fledged make-out with her new archnemesis, Ben.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
What began as a family hobby has evolved into a full-fledged design shop.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Concrete and cedar For clients who wanted convenience without creating a full-fledged kitchen, Sarah Scales of Sarah Scales Design Studio, an AD PRO member, incorporated just enough appliances that no one has to walk back into the main house for anything.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-fledged. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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