How to Use full marks in a Sentence

full marks

plural noun

• A little over the top, maybe, but full marks for acknowledging a mistake and correcting it quickly.
  — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
• Neither was a glowing example of how to win in the playoffs, but the Sabres deserve full marks for sticking with it and taking over the game.
  — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
• Wyoming does not impose either individual corporate or income tax, and earned full marks in these two categories on this account.
  — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
• In the message, her niece—identified as Leah—politely but firmly questioned how her efforts had resulted in anything less than full marks.
  — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
• In Game 1, the Montreal Canadiens earned full marks for catching the rusty Carolina Hurricanes off guard and piling up four quick goals on the way to a 6-2 win.
  — James Mirtle, New York Times, 26 May 2026
• The focus on Wednesday will turn to the title race, with Manchester City looking to rack up a 19th consecutive victory over Fulham (full marks to any Fulham fans making that trip), and the other end of the table, where Nottingham Forest host bottom side Wolves in a must-win game for Sean Dyche.
  — Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026