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
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.
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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
Fortunately for all concerned parties, insurance rates decline as a teenager blossoms into a full-fledged adult.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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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
Fortunately for all concerned parties, insurance rates decline as a teenager blossoms into a full-fledged adult.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-fledged
Adjective
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Nate Bellinger, an attorney with Our Children's Trust, said Wisconsin laws are ripe for a challenge.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Only 1/3rd of households have only one car, so 2/3rds are ripe for car replacement at the right price.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Best For: Normal-to-dry skin, mature skin How to Use: After cleansing, dispense into hands and pat it into skin, layering as needed for additional hydration.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
24 Aug. 2025
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Caring nurse holding smiling mature patient hand at meeting in hospital.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-fledged. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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