FULL-FLEDGED Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

full-fledged

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˈflejd

Definition of full-fledged next

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 And Sweeney has likewise become a full-fledged, prolific movie star, starring in Anyone But You, Christy, and, most recently, the box office hit The Housemaid. —

Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 10 Apr. 2026 With the fans' enthusiastic response to the four-episode revival — and the pure delight its cast took in making it — the obvious question is: Could a full-fledged reboot be next? —

Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026 The minor ones do not necessitate a full-fledged threat response. —

Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2026 Pretty much: What can make Kansas in the full-fledged transfer portal era look like Kansas before the full-fledged transfer portal era? —

Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-fledged

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Here, ripe slices are layered over a buttery, flaky crust with garlic, grated cheese, lemon zest, and fresh herbs, then baked until the edges are deeply golden and the tomatoes are soft and caramelized.

— Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 May 2026
The use of biometrics has been controversial, and privacy advocates have warned the practice could be ripe for identity theft and that customers’ biometric data could be shared with law enforcement.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026