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Recent Examples of full-out
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.
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Petala Ironcloud, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2025
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
No one goes quite as full-out as Klum on Halloween, but of all her elaborate costumes, this one is easier to recreate.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Beyond being an easy way to shift your vibe without making a full-out switch, Sanchez says the extra-long fringe is also a great option for those who want to maintain their hair’s length.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Local teens in the early ‘60s adjusted to the slower tempo of R&B, while not having the physical space to do full-out swing moves of the previous decade.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Pressure from the Trump Administration to maintain calm is too great and, in Israel at least, favorable public opinion of the hostage-release-and-ceasefire deal has been such that there is little incentive for Benjamin Netanyahu to order a resumption of a full-out war anytime soon.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
The bath extends behind the shower to supply a full-out bathing experience.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Zito aced the hire, and Maurice was the right guy for the right reasons as Zito sought a complete re-tooling of the Panthers philosophy from one of full-out offensive emphasis to a tougher, defense-first style more suited to playoff hockey.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Petala Ironcloud, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2025
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
No one goes quite as full-out as Klum on Halloween, but of all her elaborate costumes, this one is easier to recreate.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Beyond being an easy way to shift your vibe without making a full-out switch, Sanchez says the extra-long fringe is also a great option for those who want to maintain their hair’s length.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Local teens in the early ‘60s adjusted to the slower tempo of R&B, while not having the physical space to do full-out swing moves of the previous decade.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Pressure from the Trump Administration to maintain calm is too great and, in Israel at least, favorable public opinion of the hostage-release-and-ceasefire deal has been such that there is little incentive for Benjamin Netanyahu to order a resumption of a full-out war anytime soon.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
The bath extends behind the shower to supply a full-out bathing experience.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Zito aced the hire, and Maurice was the right guy for the right reasons as Zito sought a complete re-tooling of the Panthers philosophy from one of full-out offensive emphasis to a tougher, defense-first style more suited to playoff hockey.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-out
Adjective
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Fanning—who has become known for wispy, whimsical, and voluminous looks—forewent her go-to style for full-on glamour in an ensemble that is sure to be memorable.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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After working-class contractor Danny (Steven Yeun) nearly plows his vehicle into affluent business owner Amy’s (Ali Wong) SUV, their road rage incident soon escalates into a full-on feud.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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His decision to put Nine Inch Nails on hold and go full-bore into soundtrack work in the early 2010s expanded his reach.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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There was little tangible reason for such a full-bore grin, locked in a box-and-one prison by the Nuggets’ perimeter defense for much of the night.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-out. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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