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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
at the start of the game everyone was full of energy and hope the boy's bedroom is full of sports trophies and medals
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as in stuffed
having one's appetite completely satisfied
even the heartiest eaters are sure to be full when they leave that restaurant
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a full analysis of the problems facing our cities today
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
the dessert had a rich, full chocolate flavor
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
she should have a hairdo that complements her full face
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as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a very full description of the city's cultural offerings
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a full deck of cards
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as in fully
to a full extent or degree
waited until it was full dark to launch the attack
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as in very
to a great degree
he knew full well that what he was doing was wrong
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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
full in the center of the square stands an enormous statue of the city's founder
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as in total
a complete amount of something
the account is now paid in full
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Recent Examples of full
Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
The Skokie location is set to partially reopen in January, with a full reopening planned for late summer 2026, coinciding with the closure of the temporary location.
—Kelly Haramis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
T. R. Hummer, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2019
The idea of the world's greatest young talent moving to Bayern and playing under Pep Guardiola back in 2013 was one full of promise, but never was a fruitful situation in reality.
—SI.com, 16 Oct. 2019
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Adjective
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette maintains full editorial control over this article and all other coverage.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
The Skokie location is set to partially reopen in January, with a full reopening planned for late summer 2026, coinciding with the closure of the temporary location.
—Kelly Haramis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
My mother was crabbing at the end of the pier,
dropping her steel net full of chicken guts
Into the murky water, shimmering in July heat.
—T. R. Hummer, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2019
The idea of the world's greatest young talent moving to Bayern and playing under Pep Guardiola back in 2013 was one full of promise, but never was a fruitful situation in reality.
—SI.com, 16 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full
Adjective
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The hotel has partnered with San Antonio’s new Hospitality Academy to give comprehensive training to nearly all employees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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As more small businesses transition online and omnichannel selling becomes more prevalent, Shopify’s expanding ecosystem of payments, point-of-sale integrations, marketing tools, and applications positions it as a comprehensive commerce platform.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Whole foods rich in natural color are packed with the vitamins and antioxidants growing bodies need.—
Jazmine A. Ortiz,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Romaine lettuce, for example, is richer in nutrients than iceberg lettuce because its leaves let in more sunlight.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the top of that list is a hyaluronic acid serum that traps moisture and leaves my skin noticeably plump and dewy.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Fall is the prime time for planting garlic to grow your own large, plump cloves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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For the most detailed and accurate soil tests, send your samples to a soil lab.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Together the trio will execute their detailed schemes.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Not everyone adds the entire show lineup to their Google Calendar, and the screenshot of the CFDA schedule is quickly lost in a sea of other content.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Best places to see the total lunar eclipse The best views of the total lunar eclipse will be from Asian and Western Australia, where skywatchers can see the entire event from start to finish, according to Time and Date.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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What began as a quick bite to hold me over until dinner turned into a fully fledged feast of lemon tagliolini with swordfish ragu, maccheroncini cacio e pepe with citrus, and paccheri pasta with tomatoes, burrata, and basil.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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By Saturday evening, the fire has been fully contained.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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In heated hearings over the past week, Republicans released very little information about the map’s impact on specific communities across the Kansas City area.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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