full-on

adjective

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Either way, the full-on construction of novel worlds and beings gives scientists an opportunity to study the mind in the midst of one of its most dazzling abilities: creating worlds of experience. Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Hoda Kotb was in full-on mom mode on Halloween night. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 John Fawcett’s flawless tragicomedy is part satire, part splatter body-horror flick, part full-on monster movie, and complete heart. EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024 This was going to be nuts, a full-on smackdown between two candidates who ruthlessly attacked each other on the campaign trail. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for full-on 

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of full-on was in 1954

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“Full-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-on. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

full-on

adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn,
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