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Recent Examples of full-on
Think of this as a full-on global reset.
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Even shows like Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Bridgerton, which are based on book series that supply multiple seasons's worth of storylines, have expanded into full-on cinematic universes through spin-off shows.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025
Remember when Jaden Smith wore a full-on castle on his head?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025
This one is as good as any of the full-on Peruvian spots.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Even shows like Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Bridgerton, which are based on book series that supply multiple seasons's worth of storylines, have expanded into full-on cinematic universes through spin-off shows.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025
Remember when Jaden Smith wore a full-on castle on his head?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025
This one is as good as any of the full-on Peruvian spots.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-on
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Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 prompted unified Western sanctions, massive military aid, and rhetorical solidarity, but by late 2025, strategic divergences had widened amid battlefield stalemates, economic fatigue, and diplomatic initiatives.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Sphere turned into a Lego brick version of the Death Star, and a full-scale Lego X-Wing next to the building letting visitors (including New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart) climb in to tackle the iconic trench run from the original Star Wars film.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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For job seekers, that precariousness has become full-blown.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
4 Oct. 2024
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But the companies say their transition to a full-blown, Uber-like taxi service will take time.—
WIRED,
WIRED,
11 Aug. 2023
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Those heirlooms were vibrant and varied, embellished with figures and animals, glass beads, porcupine quills, shells, bone, and seeds, all stitched into decorative designs and full-out tableaux.—
Petala Ironcloud,
Architectural Digest,
9 Dec. 2025
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But Trump has expressed doubts that the U.S. will engage in a full-out war with the South American country.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
12 Nov. 2025
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By and large, the full-fledged CNN is streaming all day long — not an alternative version, a la CNN+, but the anchors and shows viewers already know.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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By the time the wage board announced that the lowest-grade workers would receive 12,500 Bangladeshi taka ($102) per month, full-fledged riots had broken out, drawing police gunfire that killed three workers and resulting in a factory blaze that caused the death of a fourth.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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For families Like everything at The Fife Arms, there’s a full-bore thoughtfulness and creativity to the whimsical family room, with its play kitchens, blackboards, table football and XBox, with knitted red squirrels hidden around the place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Jan. 2026
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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
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The extensive archaeological study covered an area of over three-quarters of a mile.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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His work has been so extensive, France’s minister of culture awarded him the prestigious Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres this year.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Full-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-on. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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