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
What was already a laugher became a full-fledged Fourth of July disaster.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Da Luz says that the cafe’s unique model — which lands somewhere between a coffee house and a full-fledged restaurant — has enabled them to use top-notch ingredients to craft restaurant-quality plates and offer them at a slightly lower price point.
—Candice Woo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
The 53-year-old maestro of merengue strode onto the stage clad in a striking brown leather suit, complete with delicate chains and a full-fledged cowboy hat.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
What began as a casual league match quickly turned into a full-fledged career.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Da Luz says that the cafe’s unique model — which lands somewhere between a coffee house and a full-fledged restaurant — has enabled them to use top-notch ingredients to craft restaurant-quality plates and offer them at a slightly lower price point.
—Candice Woo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
The 53-year-old maestro of merengue strode onto the stage clad in a striking brown leather suit, complete with delicate chains and a full-fledged cowboy hat.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
What began as a casual league match quickly turned into a full-fledged career.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-fledged
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When tomatoes are just ripe, Holland advises placing them in the refrigerator for no more than two days to prevent them from getting too soft.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Use up ripe bananas in this fun twist on a cobbler.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Kat James Kat James has had a few lives: as a licensed aesthetician, celebrity make-up artist, and beauty educator; she’s also worked with cosmetics companies, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons on mature skincare and patient relations.—
Carmen Rios,
Flow Space,
7 July 2025
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That’s a mature skill most people her age aren’t thinking about.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-fledged. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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