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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
And for those wanting a coordinated set, Farm Rio’s Western denim pants—with the matching jacket—make for a head-turning, full-out rodeo ‘fit.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 May 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
And for those wanting a coordinated set, Farm Rio’s Western denim pants—with the matching jacket—make for a head-turning, full-out rodeo ‘fit.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-out
Adjective
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Check out the full conversation with Nurse John and Watkins — who just got her first full-on experience of the touring business alongside her client — by clicking above.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
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The treatment menu spans massages and facials, and treads into full-on digital detox programs.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Breakout When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Europe’s defense industry began to sputter into a higher gear.—
Gerry Doyle,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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The neutrality clause came into play after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 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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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
Adjective
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Bento and Montero took things further than the Padua team, at least in terms of carrying out a full-fledged string compactification.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
14 Jan. 2026
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By the end of the decade, engineer Craig Newmark’s humble experiment had evolved into a full-fledged company with an office, a domain name, and a handful of hires.—
Jennifer Swann,
Wired News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Palisades Charter High School will return to its main seaside campus Tuesday morning, more than one year after the deadly Palisades fire destroyed nearly 40% of the school and forced students and faculty into temporary classrooms during extensive reconstruction and environmental remediation.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Nevada County Arts Council does an extensive survey to track the creative economy locally.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Full-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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