1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
only with daybreak did we fully realize the extent of the damage from the storm
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2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
wanted to be fully involved in the project
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Recent Examples of fully
At Neon, Werner will pivot fully into theatrical distribution, leading the company’s release strategies and deepening its relationships with filmmakers and exhibitors around the world.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
That was always my big fear about this season — that as exciting as the early episodes were, those high-profile exits were diluting the cast and leaving us with players that we, as viewers, were not fully invested in.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
On the more challenging side, as in many other European countries, production budgets are rising, theatrical audience numbers have not fully returned to pre-COVID levels and the most significant drop is among kids and youth.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 15 May 2025
The finish paint and the primer can chemically bond to one another, since the primer has yet to fully cure.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
That was always my big fear about this season — that as exciting as the early episodes were, those high-profile exits were diluting the cast and leaving us with players that we, as viewers, were not fully invested in.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
On the more challenging side, as in many other European countries, production budgets are rising, theatrical audience numbers have not fully returned to pre-COVID levels and the most significant drop is among kids and youth.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 15 May 2025
The finish paint and the primer can chemically bond to one another, since the primer has yet to fully cure.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
Adverb
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Skarsgard’s Murderbot is awkward in a totally different way, unsure how to deal with emotion, tortured just by having to look someone in the eye.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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After all, it’s been head-scratching to watch my 11-year-old buy serums that seem totally unnecessary for her youthful complexion.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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He was thoroughly dominated by Randle all series and walked out of Target Center saying these Wolves may not be done yet.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The pig is then placed on a spit and slow roasted for several hours, until the meat is thoroughly cooked and the skin outside becomes perfectly crispy and crackled.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Almost, but not quite spontaneously, Adam and Teddy take off in Teddy’s truck, heading north, maybe to the arctic, maybe to just get out of town for a bit.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Halper, of Top Ten Liquors, isn’t quite sure what to expect from the federal government.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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Pascaline Chavanne’s costumes, especially Seberg’s wardrobe of minute cardigans and jaunty silk scarves, strike every note perfectly.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 May 2025
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My favorite looks, though, were always ones that perfectly encapsulated #MinnieStyle.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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Washington is about to host a global festival for the LGBTQ community and its allies—all while President Donald Trump is in the White House overseeing a government that is wholly hostile to the visitors’ goals.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Geminis have a rep for being liars, but that isn’t wholly true.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Garden Graduation is all about creating a whimsical experience with floral outdoor place settings, picnic-style decor with gingham throws, and charcuterie boards.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Together, these two show us what love is all about -- partnership and finding someone who will always love you.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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Their bond begins to fray, and betrayal—once utterly unthinkable—now becomes all too possible. Sacker Entertainment Law is handling business affairs, production legal and finance legal for Paper Tiger.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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After playing just one division foe over the first six weeks of the season — a three-game sweep of the utterly helpless Colorado Rockies last month — the Dodgers are finally getting into the meat of their division schedule.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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In the film, morality becomes ambiguous, and malleable even, as Coogler brilliantly illustrates duality in his characters and their development while incorporating themes of Hoodoo and Christianity.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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The bill would also raise the SALT cap to $30,000 from the current $10,000 cap for anyone making under $400,000 a year, but Lawler and other New York Republicans are demanding the cap be raised even higher, seeking negotiations with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2025
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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