FULL-BORE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

full-bore

adjective

Definition of full-bore

as in full-scale

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Recent Examples of full-bore And thanks to Nielsen’s upgraded ratings methodology, which includes a full-bore accounting of people who watch live sports in out-of-home venues, the stateside deliveries for next year’s tourney will be bigger than ever before. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2025 Some dialogue exchanges even edge into the realm of cringe comedy, without ever going full-bore Apatow. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025 His decision to put Nine Inch Nails on hold and go full-bore into soundtrack work in the early 2010s expanded his reach. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025 There was little tangible reason for such a full-bore grin, locked in a box-and-one prison by the Nuggets’ perimeter defense for much of the night. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-bore

Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bore

Adjective

Certification and service entry are planned for 2031, with the X1 program paving the way for the full-scale rollout of the ES-30.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 July 2026
Together, the books tell the story of a society profoundly reshaped by more than four years of full-scale war.

— Constant Méheut, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of full-scale

Adjective

The usual dingy couch and worn coffee table have been replaced by a full-on suite, complete with a skylight, piano, coffee, bar, and a walk-in shower.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
From designer gowns to sporty tennis looks to full-on robotic ensembles, the actress fully commits to every fashion moment.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Definition of full-on

Adjective

So, at face value, this deal looks like a full-out win for the Flyers, who are on the verge of solidifying their goaltending long-term with an extension incoming for Dan Vladar on July 1.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 16 June 2026
About 90% of the show is full-out dancing.

— Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

Definition of full-out

Adjective

Audiences may think Redford emerged full-blown as a movie star.

— Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Sep. 2025
The master of suspense made almost 70 films and TV shows across his staggering, more-than-half-a-century-long career, graduating from black-and-white, silent British potboilers to full-blown, Technicolor Hollywood blockbusters.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025

Definition of full-blown

Adjective

That’s why there’s been a proliferation of npm packages that wrap 10 lines of code in a full-fledged package.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
The musical is still a work in progress, Bradford and her co-writers and composer hope to eventually turn the play into a full-fledged production in New York City.

— Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026

Definition of full-fledged

Adjective

Leading firms are actively recruiting professionals with extensive client-side experience to enhance service delivery.

— Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Burke’s lawyers sought to expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, questioning why investigators had not conducted more extensive testing, including DNA analysis, on certain items found in Burke’s home or on the exterior of his Tesla.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

Participants sit with the elbow bent at a 90-degree angle and perform a brief maximal squeeze on the handle with each hand.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Long associated with kitschy vacation souvenirs and childhood camp jewelry, today’s beading feels markedly more refined, offering a statement-making alternative that complements the season’s polished yet maximal resortwear.

— Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

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