well-developed

adjective

: large, advanced, or complete : fully developed
well-developed muscles
She has a well-developed sense of humor.

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His romance with Maggie this season was particularly well-developed, and the most tangible byproduct of the rich character work that the season’s more patient pacing allowed. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2026 The campground is well-developed, with each site featuring tropical landscaping, a tent pad, a grill, and a picnic table. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 This region was well-developed and interconnected by imperial routes. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026 The soup is well-developed, with deep flavors, but also clean and light. — Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-developed

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“Well-developed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-developed. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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