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as in greatest
of the highest degree even at the age of eighteen he hadn't reached his full height a boat going at full speed

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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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full

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adverb

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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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full

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noun

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How does the adjective full contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of full are complete, plenary, and replete. While all these words mean "containing all that is wanted or needed or possible," full implies the presence or inclusion of everything that is wanted or required by something or that can be held, contained, or attained by it.

a full schedule

When might complete be a better fit than full?

While in some cases nearly identical to full, complete applies when all that is needed is present.

a complete picture of the situation

How are the words plenary and complete related as synonyms of full?

Plenary adds to complete the implication of fullness without qualification.

given plenary power

When could replete be used to replace full?

The synonyms replete and full are sometimes interchangeable, but replete implies being filled to the brim or to satiety.

replete with delightful details

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Recent Examples of full
Adjective
This thing looks like a travel-sized deodorant and somehow sounds better than your full home speaker setup. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025 Its immediate expansions and 1999 sequel moved away from these fictional cities, but a full trilogy of early 2000s-era games each centered on one location from the original game apiece with GTA III (2001) set in Liberty City, followed by Vice City (2002) and San Andreas (2004). Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
Noun
The Voyager probe of course famously bore a plaque that depicted our location in the galaxy as well as a golden record full of music and sounds from Earth. Shannon Stirone, Wired, 4 Oct. 2019 Scoring hat fulls of goals in quick succession might fill up most of Lewandowski's bitesize highlight reels, but the Poland international has actually been one of the most consistent goalscorers in recent years. SI.com, 27 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for full
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full
Adjective
  • Our comprehensive analysis of Salesforce, across key indicators like Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience, reveals that the company continues to demonstrate very strong operational performance and a robust financial condition.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Additionally, Rael is launching at 5,000 Walgreens doors with a comprehensive assortment of products across skin care and period care.
    Emily Burns, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • Behind the fizz is a category rich in history, layered with tradition, and increasingly serious about quality.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • But the vernacular and ahistorical images are what give the show its rich, tangy flavor.
    Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • Photo: By Stefan Kohli The collection, which includes necklaces, rings, and earrings, takes cues from Parker’s signature ceramics style: oversized plump white studs bear a resemblance to her Puffy Daisy sconce, as does the Puffy Dome cuff bracelet.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 May 2025
  • Those plump little gems are juicy, sweet, and packed with antioxidants and fiber.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Adjective
  • Related: Read our SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy guide for a detailed look $47.99 at Amazon Starship Die Cast Rocket Model Now $47.99 on Amazon.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 23 May 2025
  • Specialized Technologies, Equipment And Engineering Solutions Project Cargo demands the use of highly specialized equipment, selected and configured based on detailed engineering assessments.
    Umberto Cavallaro, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Temperatures hover in the high 80s to low 90s, with rain chances at 60% across the entire region.
    Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
  • San Francisco ended last season with a total of 37 team sacks, which is near the bottom of the entire league.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Adverb
  • Quanta has invested $15 million in renovating the complex and creating extra stages and plans to have a total of 15 fully operational studios in Polo Rio by March 2026.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 May 2025
  • Colorectal cancer can take years to fully blossom, so the idea is that when these processes take hold in early childhood, cancer manifests at a younger and younger age.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Adverb
  • Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.
    EW.com, EW.com, 27 May 2025
  • The very warm sea surface temperatures in the region where Hurricane Milton was developing were at or above record-breaking highs, helping to foster this rapid intensification.
    Maureen Mccann, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Adverb
  • The first memorial day wasn't called Memorial Day Decoration Day, May 30, 1868, was held at Arlington National Cemetery, which was just one of 74 national cemeteries established after the Civil War.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 May 2025
  • On Monday night, there was no double-overtime – just one extra frame this time – and there was no goal overturned as the Frost beat the Ottawa Charge 2-1 to repeat as Walter Cup Champions, this time in front of 11,024 fans at the Xcel Energy Center.
    Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 27 May 2025

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“Full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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