FULL-ON Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

full-on

adjective

Definition of full-on

as in full-scale

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Recent Examples of full-on So a full-on black-out look is a rather dramatic change that's hard to overlook. — New Atlas, 17 July 2026 Those looking for a full-on meal can choose between The Gastropub, Antonino’s, and Mundi Restaurant. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Some retreats emulate full-on hotels, with spa treatments and complimentary boat rentals. — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026 But that does not necessarily signal that a return to full-on hostilities is imminent. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-on

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After the Kremlin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, authorities ramped up their crackdown on dissent and free speech, relentlessly targeting rights organizations, independent media, members of civil society organizations and Kremlin critics.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
And the very real threat of damage and destruction from these storms requires prepping for what to do in the event that a hurricane turns into a full-scale emergency.

— Jonathan Webber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of full-scale

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

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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

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

There’s also an swanky Indian restaurant, Indian Accent, for authentic upscale dishes and an extensive global wine list.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Over the past few years, Boots has been delving into its extensive data to test and try products and began introducing stand-alone beauty retail concepts, the latest of which opened in Bristol earlier this month.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

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