as in ripe
fully grown or developed
it was years before he became a full-fledged star
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Recent Examples of full-fledged
Pretty much: What can make Kansas in the full-fledged transfer portal era look like Kansas before the full-fledged transfer portal era?
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Peeking ahead to summer ... last year marked a seismic metamorphosis for South Lake Tahoe’s The Hangar, blooming from a plush outdoor beer garden with here-and-there music to a full-fledged concert venue.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
This most unexpected of mashups is centered on the return of Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle, a flavor that previously was stocked only for a limited time and is now a full-fledged member of the salty snack brigade.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In the 1970s, this puzzle turned into a full-fledged mystery as astronomers also discovered gamma-Cas shines brightly in high-energy X-rays.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Peeking ahead to summer ... last year marked a seismic metamorphosis for South Lake Tahoe’s The Hangar, blooming from a plush outdoor beer garden with here-and-there music to a full-fledged concert venue.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
This most unexpected of mashups is centered on the return of Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle, a flavor that previously was stocked only for a limited time and is now a full-fledged member of the salty snack brigade.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In the 1970s, this puzzle turned into a full-fledged mystery as astronomers also discovered gamma-Cas shines brightly in high-energy X-rays.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-fledged
Adjective
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How to pick a ripe cantaloupe 1.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Buffs could also opt for defense here, in which case Cashius Howell or Faulk off the edge or Kayden McDonald at DT could be ripe possibilities.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 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
Adjective
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Lactic acid and polyhydroxy acids are better choices for mature skin than stronger formulations.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their relationship feels more mature, a bit deeper, and real.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-fledged. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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