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as in greatest
of the highest degree even at the age of eighteen he hadn't reached his full height a boat going at full speed

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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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full

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adverb

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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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full

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noun

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How does the adjective full contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of full are complete, plenary, and replete. While all these words mean "containing all that is wanted or needed or possible," full implies the presence or inclusion of everything that is wanted or required by something or that can be held, contained, or attained by it.

a full schedule

When might complete be a better fit than full?

While in some cases nearly identical to full, complete applies when all that is needed is present.

a complete picture of the situation

How are the words plenary and complete related as synonyms of full?

Plenary adds to complete the implication of fullness without qualification.

given plenary power

When could replete be used to replace full?

The synonyms replete and full are sometimes interchangeable, but replete implies being filled to the brim or to satiety.

replete with delightful details

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Recent Examples of full
Adjective
Regardless of the change, Pareja argued that full stack developers are still valuable. John Werner, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 These dual perspectives are essential to capturing the full depth of the narrative. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 June 2025
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 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 See All Example Sentences for full
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full
Adjective
  • The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, the U.S. and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
    Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
  • The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, U.S., and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
    Aamer Madhani, Christian Science Monitor, 22 June 2025
Adjective
  • This rich cream also has panthenol and niacinamide for a smooth and bouncy complexion.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Now, four years later, 40 square miles of river-floodplain wetlands are now rehydrated, rich wildlife is starting to come back, and the wild system proved its value during 2022’s Hurricane Ian.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • After the treatment, skin was visibly more plump, smooth, hydrated and radiant.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Its hero ingredients include niacinamide (a.k.a. vitamin B3), known for minimizing pores and reducing fine lines, along with Premium Elastin from France, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, all of which moisturize and plump skin for a more youthful, glowy appearance.
    Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Engineers also use building information modeling and point cloud scanning to create highly detailed 3D blueprints.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
  • With more powerful telescopes and new printing technologies, astronomers began applying the cartographic tools of geographers to create the first detailed maps of the planet’s surface, filling it in with continents and seas, and in some cases features that could have been produced by life.
    Matthew Shindell, Space.com, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • In their eyes, his music influenced an entire generation of artists and creatives.
    Mark P. Braboy, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
  • The program recently got more space with the acquisition of the entire Purnell Center for the Arts.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Adverb
  • For example, trans students in states with fully inclusive athletics policies are less likely to have considered suicide than students in states without such policies.
    Gavin Yamey, Time, 20 June 2025
  • Asian spot prices obeyed the signal—jumping 11 percent to $14/mmBtu before London markets had fully digested the headline.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Adverb
  • That is almost unfathomable, considering the Celtics are one of the most storied franchises in all of professional sports, and the Mavericks were a very good franchise in a very valuable market.
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 19 June 2025
  • Fans will get a chance to see Psycho Clown in a WWE environment very soon.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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  • Gener struck out 75 batters in 58 innings while walking just 14.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
  • Tyrone Taylor hit a one-out single off Strider and stole second, and with two outs, Mauricio sent him home for just his third RBI of the season.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025

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“Full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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