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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
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
Its immediate expansions and 1999 sequel moved away from these fictional cities, but a full trilogy of early 2000s-era games each centered on one location from the original game apiece with GTA III (2001) set in Liberty City, followed by Vice City (2002) and San Andreas (2004).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
Shannon Stirone, Wired, 4 Oct. 2019
Scoring hat fulls of goals in quick succession might fill up most of Lewandowski's bitesize highlight reels, but the Poland international has actually been one of the most consistent goalscorers in recent years.
—SI.com, 27 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
This thing looks like a travel-sized deodorant and somehow sounds better than your full home speaker setup.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
Its immediate expansions and 1999 sequel moved away from these fictional cities, but a full trilogy of early 2000s-era games each centered on one location from the original game apiece with GTA III (2001) set in Liberty City, followed by Vice City (2002) and San Andreas (2004).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
Noun
The Voyager probe of course famously bore a plaque that depicted our location in the galaxy as well as a golden record full of music and sounds from Earth.
—Shannon Stirone, Wired, 4 Oct. 2019
Scoring hat fulls of goals in quick succession might fill up most of Lewandowski's bitesize highlight reels, but the Poland international has actually been one of the most consistent goalscorers in recent years.
—SI.com, 27 Sep. 2019
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Our comprehensive analysis of Salesforce, across key indicators like Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience, reveals that the company continues to demonstrate very strong operational performance and a robust financial condition.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Additionally, Rael is launching at 5,000 Walgreens doors with a comprehensive assortment of products across skin care and period care.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Non-physician educational experiences differ widely by program, geography and clinical focus, leading to a workforce rich in potential but fragmented in preparation.—
Jesse Corn,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The texture of the shampoo was rich, coated the hair well, and imparted a like-new shine — thanks to the product’s rich ingredients of coconut oil, silk proteins, shea butter, and neem oil.—
Kayla Blanton,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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It’s powered by ultra-low molecular collagen that penetrates deeply to firm and smooth fine lines, while oligo-hyaluronic acid hydrates better and faster than traditional HA, sinking in deeper and faster, leaving skin plump without heaviness.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Create a detailed picture of how my mornings could be different.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Diary entries written by Luigi Mangione reveal the now 27-year-old’s detailed thinking before the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year, a new court filing shows.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Temperatures hover in the high 80s to low 90s, with rain chances at 60% across the entire region.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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San Francisco ended last season with a total of 37 team sacks, which is near the bottom of the entire league.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Colorectal cancer can take years to fully blossom, so the idea is that when these processes take hold in early childhood, cancer manifests at a younger and younger age.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2025
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Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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There’s a very different look and feel between the two, with the common thread being challenging Pete Dye designs.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Solid port selection, including USB-C, is just the icing on the cake.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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“Full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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