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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
at the start of the game everyone was full of energy and hope the boy's bedroom is full of sports trophies and medals
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as in stuffed
having one's appetite completely satisfied
even the heartiest eaters are sure to be full when they leave that restaurant
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a full analysis of the problems facing our cities today
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
the dessert had a rich, full chocolate flavor
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
she should have a hairdo that complements her full face
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as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a very full description of the city's cultural offerings
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a full deck of cards
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as in fully
to a full extent or degree
waited until it was full dark to launch the attack
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as in very
to a great degree
he knew full well that what he was doing was wrong
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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
full in the center of the square stands an enormous statue of the city's founder
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as in total
a complete amount of something
the account is now paid in full
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Recent Examples of full
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Cities & Neighborhoods to Visit Downtown Laguna Beach Downtown Laguna Beach feels like a village square, full of restaurants, candy shops, and boutiques.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
T. R. Hummer, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2019
The idea of the world's greatest young talent moving to Bayern and playing under Pep Guardiola back in 2013 was one full of promise, but never was a fruitful situation in reality.
—SI.com, 16 Oct. 2019
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Adjective
In a series of photos posted on the pop star's Instagram, Perry and Trudeau – who attended the Coachella music festival over the weekend – put their budding romance on full display.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Cities & Neighborhoods to Visit Downtown Laguna Beach Downtown Laguna Beach feels like a village square, full of restaurants, candy shops, and boutiques.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
My mother was crabbing at the end of the pier,
dropping her steel net full of chicken guts
Into the murky water, shimmering in July heat.
—T. R. Hummer, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2019
The idea of the world's greatest young talent moving to Bayern and playing under Pep Guardiola back in 2013 was one full of promise, but never was a fruitful situation in reality.
—SI.com, 16 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The LoveShackFancy x Pottery Barn Teen Easter basket collab is customized with Colette's name and full of stuffed animals, books, and even a tiny pair of Christian Louboutin shoes.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Where To Eat, Buy, And Cook Stuffed Ham Learning to cook stuffed ham is an art form that continues today throughout the Southern Maryland community.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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While there are no comprehensive studies comparing the environmental impacts of cultivated versus conventional seafood, alternatives like Wildtype could avoid ocean pollution and overfishing, which have caused losses in biodiversity and destroyed the ocean’s resiliency.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Manson’s story culminates with the war in Ukraine, in which Maven has helped mitigate Russia’s advantages; the conflict became an inflection point for comprehensive national adoption.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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When the season ends, so, too, does their romance; the couple do not reunite until seven years later, when Laure is at loose ends and Erica is married to a rich man and planning to have children.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Under a clear dark sky at Nestldown, representatives of the Los Gatos business community shone like unique stars in tailored suits and dresses of rich satin, tulle and lace.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The centerpiece, adorned with plump peaches and a full moon, blends an American style of clay-throwing with carving techniques Saw learned in Jingdezhen.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Vitamin E and sunflower seed oil buff out uneven texture and plump fine lines.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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Police were unable to provide a detailed description of the suspects, but described them as two African American men between 20 and 30 years of age.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts obliged, returning detailed observations of Orientale.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The truth of those words is manifest in the myriad structures from the Mughal era (1526–1857) that have survived for centuries after the fall of the empire, which at its height stretched across nearly the entire Indian subcontinent.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 Apr. 2026
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How does Wembanyama handle Donovan Clingan — a player who will undoubtedly meet the fight above the rim and wrestle him for position all night long — for an entire series?—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In Hungary’s first fully free election, in 1990, the Party made a decent showing.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Significant advancements in fully capable robotics have become much more efficient and useful for scientific discovery.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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