FULL-SCALE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

full-scale

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌskāl

Definition of full-scale

as in thorough

trying all possibilities a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide

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Recent Examples of full-scale The deal gives the reactor developer a dedicated fuel supplier as its program moves toward full-scale testing and production. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 Those attacks have brought the war home to the Russian public, nearly 4½ years into Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 The company has more than 100 full-scale remodels underway, with a goal of reaching 130 this year, Fiddelke said Tuesday. — Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Both conflicts, while showing no immediate signs of reigniting into full-scale wars, continued to flare up. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-scale

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The author specifically praised Reficco over her thorough research on epilepsy in an effort to offer an authentic portrayal.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Lawsuits have accused Lyft of failing to perform more thorough background checks on prospective drivers, maintaining in-car surveillance and enforcing zero-tolerance policies against drivers.

— Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

Police said the home was immediately secured as a crime scene and investigators began the extensive work of documenting the scene, collecting evidence, conducting interviews and pursuing leads.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Customers can upload their own photos, or choose artworks from an extensive online gallery before selecting all of the details, including size, material, matting, and glazing.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of extensive

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The town is now essentially a real-world study for scientists, after comprehensive data was gathered over a year back in 2007.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Problems with standardized assessments The most comprehensive measure of adult literacy levels is the Survey of Adult Skills, which is part of a larger international assessment known as the PIAAC.

— Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

Struggle for self-sufficiency The devastating outbreak reshaped China’s blood products industry, prompting sweeping regulations throughout the entire chain from plasma collection to clinical use.

— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Trump first threatened to impose the sweeping 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods on July 20, 2026.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026

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full steam ahead

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