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 Disruption to Russian airports and flights have become routine during Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbor, as Ukraine has expanded its long-range drone and missile strikes on targets deep into Russian territory. — David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 In Ukraine, now in its fifth year of battling a full-scale invasion by Russia, life has required adaptation amid persistent bombing campaigns. — Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 When Putin shuts down all independent media in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the reporters have to flee Moscow on a moment’s notice. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 When Russia’s full-scale invasion breaks out, his mother and sister flee Ukraine and join him, bringing with them family conflicts and feelings of guilt that distance cannot silence. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-scale

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But with an overhauled leadership regime that inherited Penix, the Falcons needed a thorough assessment of each quarterback before the season.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Gutierrez said his office will conduct a thorough and independent investigation.

— Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

China’s grain output reached a record 715 million tons in 2025, while national plans call for increasing comprehensive grain production capacity to about 725 million tons by 2030.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
In May, Raman announced a comprehensive Palisades recovery plan that touched on many of the demands fire survivors had been voicing for more than a year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

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The hierarchy have applied a couple of touch-ups here and there, adding Germany full-back Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari, who had an impressive World Cup up front for Morocco, but this is a near-complete team.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The Lions controlled the game from start to finish, putting in one of their most complete performances of the season while keeping a dangerous San Diego side from threatening.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

But even with its new foundation and sweeping ceiling, the history of the old, deteriorating barn won’t be lost.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
New York City just instituted a sweeping ban on schools using AI in the classroom through the start of high school, along with other restrictions on the technology.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweeping

Adjective

But the primary focus of these chapters is the family’s frenzied social calendar, featuring exhaustive descriptions of parties, guest lists, and gowns.

— Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026
The loan of the work to the British Museum follows a historic agreement reached between the two countries after years of negotiation, and exhaustive planning to transport it safely from its permanent home in Normandy, northern France.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

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full steam ahead

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