as in ripe
fully grown or developed
before he became a full-blown literary sensation, he wrote articles for little journals that paid even littler money
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Recent Examples of full-blown
For job seekers, that precariousness has become full-blown.
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Rob Wile, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
But the companies say their transition to a full-blown, Uber-like taxi service will take time.
—WIRED, 11 Aug. 2023
Rob Wile, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
But the companies say their transition to a full-blown, Uber-like taxi service will take time.
—WIRED, 11 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-blown
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There's nothing quite like ripe, juicy blueberries picked at the height of the season.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Adding ripe avocado makes hummus greener, creamier, and more delicious.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Roses should reach their mature size and flower consistently.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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In general, hens become mature enough to lay eggs around six months of age, though this varies slightly by breed.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Full-blown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-blown. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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