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
That innovative spirit continued as Bowling grew his food truck into full-fledged restaurants.
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Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Over the years the Series Mania Forum has evolved from a place to talk co-production and drama trends into a full-fledged market.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
The ensuing week may develop into a full-fledged heat wave across California, with temperatures more typical of July than March.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2026
Finally, in September 2024, after months of tit-for-tat attacks, Netanyahu launched a full-fledged campaign against Hezbollah, complete with exploding beepers and bunker-busting bombs.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Over the years the Series Mania Forum has evolved from a place to talk co-production and drama trends into a full-fledged market.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
The ensuing week may develop into a full-fledged heat wave across California, with temperatures more typical of July than March.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2026
Finally, in September 2024, after months of tit-for-tat attacks, Netanyahu launched a full-fledged campaign against Hezbollah, complete with exploding beepers and bunker-busting bombs.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-fledged
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This Apple deal is ripe for the picking!—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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What other surprises de Sitter holds are yet to be seen, but the landscape seems to be ripe for insights, Loparco said.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Crack the code on cosmetics for mature skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The sunroom features walls of glass and clerestory windows that showcase the expansive backyard, which is surrounded by tall, mature redwood trees that provide both privacy and shade.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-fledged. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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