fullness

noun

ˈfu̇l-nəs How to pronounce fullness (audio)
Definition of fullnessnext
as in entirety
the quality or state of being without restriction, exception, or qualification has regained fullness of motor control

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Recent Examples of fullness Candy is typically very low in fiber and protein, which not only promote feelings of fullness, but also help regulate your blood sugar. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 July 2026 The event begged to be examined in its longitudinal fullness. — CBS News, 12 July 2026 Both black and green olives also provide fiber, which supports digestion, gut health and feelings of fullness. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2026 The formula uses ingredients like saw palmetto and rosemary extract to support growth and fullness. — Rachel Nussbaum, InStyle, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fullness
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  1. entirety
  2. completeness
  3. wholeness
Noun
  • Located in its entirety at and over 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level, Lesotho sees a lot of snow — and skiing is growing in popularity here from a rare sport previously mainly associated with North America and the European Alps.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • For the entirety of the afternoon, the Argentinian futbol team played like the football team that calls this stadium home — the New York Jets.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Definition of entirety
Noun
  • Google notes that Gemini Robotics ER 2 can classify video frame completeness with almost 60 percent accuracy.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026
  • But at least offers submitted through the Bankrate platform are binding and conditioned only on the accuracy and completeness of a borrower’s input.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of completeness
Noun
  • Beirut Fragments is less a memoir of survival than one of endurance, as survival implies an intactness on the far side of catastrophe—a wholeness that often exists only in the eyes of others.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
  • True growth happens when people give themselves permission to evolve beyond survival mode and begin leading from a place of purpose, wholeness and self-awareness.
    — Dr. Sharon H. Porter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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“Fullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fullness. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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