as in ripe
fully grown or developed
it was years before he became a full-fledged star
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Recent Examples of full-fledged
At Wrigley Field, a full-fledged DraftKings Sportsbook sits just outside the stadium, complete with betting kiosks and betting windows.
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Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
In the decade since, of course, Powell has broken out as a full-fledged movie star, first in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, followed by Richard Linklater’s Hit Man and then Anyone But You, opposite Sydney Sweeney.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
With its viral lime-green cover, club-ready production, and unexpected influence on the 2024 U.S. presidential race, Brat catapulted Charli from cult favorite to full-fledged pop icon.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2025
Alaska was a full-fledged Russian colony from 1799 to 1867.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 12 Aug. 2025
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Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
In the decade since, of course, Powell has broken out as a full-fledged movie star, first in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, followed by Richard Linklater’s Hit Man and then Anyone But You, opposite Sydney Sweeney.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
With its viral lime-green cover, club-ready production, and unexpected influence on the 2024 U.S. presidential race, Brat catapulted Charli from cult favorite to full-fledged pop icon.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2025
Alaska was a full-fledged Russian colony from 1799 to 1867.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-fledged
Adjective
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As The Athletic discovered on a recent stroll along the waterfront from the city centre, there’s certainly plenty of land ripe for development.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The moment is ripe for Maduro's fall, and meaningful retaliation is unlikely.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the Tuxedo Cake features a classic chocolate-and-vanilla combination, the Mocha Crunch Bar Cake leans into the rich, roasted flavors of coffee, offering a more mature twist.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 1968 the Fish and Wildlife Service, in cooperation with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, issued five permits for mature rams.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-fledged. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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