full-on

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Recent Examples of full-on Tariffs, looming trade wars, the disruption of the post-World War II world economic and geopolitical Order, and the full-on assault on the rule of law by the current Administration have caused global investors to dump US bonds. Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 Some people have a few silver strands, while others have full-on regrowth. Neha Tandon, Glamour, 12 May 2025 Some stars, like Drew Barrymore, have created full-on furniture collections, while others, like Kim Kardashian, have dipped their toes into the market with a few products. Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2025 The Razer Kishi Ultra is capable of making your phone feel like a full-on console. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-on
Adjective
  • Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 the United States and its allies have added layer upon layer of sanctions on the country.
    Reuters, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
  • This business venture is now a full-scale growth engine led by Kerns' tailored strategies and powerful team.
    Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • For job seekers, that precariousness has become full-blown.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But the companies say their transition to a full-blown, Uber-like taxi service will take time.
    WIRED, WIRED, 11 Aug. 2023
Adjective
  • The action shifts to a group of homeless people near Tompkins Square singing about life in Santa Fe, followed by two lesbians in a full-out argument.
    Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
  • But one night in Bakersfield, taunts turned into a full-out brawl in the stands.
    Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Later on, Souter became a full-fledged member of the court's unabashedly liberal caucus, featuring yet another Republican, John Paul Stevens (appointed by President Ford in 1975).
    Nina Totenberg, NPR, 9 May 2025
  • Check out our full-fledged lip liner application guide here for more details.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025
Adjective
  • Those plans are continuing full-bore, with Todd seeking to raise money and having having honed in on a starting point: Local youth sports.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The pros are divided on the wisdom of the full-bore approach.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Google got in early with its extensive Pixel 9 discount, Samsung is preparing to launch its new Galaxy S25 Edge with a money-off promotion, and now the iPhone 16 has joined in with price cuts across all models of the 2024 Apple phone.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • Design That Adapts to Real Life Unlike traditional central systems, mini split air conditioning does not require extensive ductwork or invasive installation.
    Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025

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“Full-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-on. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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