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Recent Examples of full-out
The war in Sudan broke out in April 2023 after long-simmering tensions between the army and RSF erupted into a full-out war.
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ABC News, 13 May 2026
While some guests did wear full-out costumes (especially the kids), my friends and I used accessories like this set to get into the swashbuckling spirit.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
At dinnertime, La Terrazza goes full-out Italian, presenting each table with a welcome charcuterie board, including pillowy focaccia, silken prosciutto, and roasted garlic.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The rapper, dressed in an oversized silk bonnet and Uggs, is marking the moves, but her dancers are performing full-out, their cropped halter tops and durags dappled with sweat.
—Jazmine Hughes, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
There’s a full-out PR battle raging as executives of all three court content creators, unions, Warner shareholders, politicians and regulators on both sides of the Atlantic.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Those heirlooms were vibrant and varied, embellished with figures and animals, glass beads, porcupine quills, shells, bone, and seeds, all stitched into decorative designs and full-out tableaux.
—Petala Ironcloud, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2025
No one goes quite as full-out as Klum on Halloween, but of all her elaborate costumes, this one is easier to recreate.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Local teens in the early ‘60s adjusted to the slower tempo of R&B, while not having the physical space to do full-out swing moves of the previous decade.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
ABC News, 13 May 2026
While some guests did wear full-out costumes (especially the kids), my friends and I used accessories like this set to get into the swashbuckling spirit.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
At dinnertime, La Terrazza goes full-out Italian, presenting each table with a welcome charcuterie board, including pillowy focaccia, silken prosciutto, and roasted garlic.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The rapper, dressed in an oversized silk bonnet and Uggs, is marking the moves, but her dancers are performing full-out, their cropped halter tops and durags dappled with sweat.
—Jazmine Hughes, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
There’s a full-out PR battle raging as executives of all three court content creators, unions, Warner shareholders, politicians and regulators on both sides of the Atlantic.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Those heirlooms were vibrant and varied, embellished with figures and animals, glass beads, porcupine quills, shells, bone, and seeds, all stitched into decorative designs and full-out tableaux.
—Petala Ironcloud, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2025
No one goes quite as full-out as Klum on Halloween, but of all her elaborate costumes, this one is easier to recreate.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Local teens in the early ‘60s adjusted to the slower tempo of R&B, while not having the physical space to do full-out swing moves of the previous decade.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-out
Adjective
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However, whether Pics can truly compete with full-on photo editing apps is an open question.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2026
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Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream has transcended body care to become a full-on sensory obsession, due in large part to its instantly recognizable, floral and sweet Cheirosa 62 scent (with notes of jasmine, almond, and vanilla).—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a full-scale effort to rescue those still missing and ordered a thorough investigation to hold those responsible accountable, the AP said, citing official Xinhua News Agency.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Audiences may think Redford emerged full-blown as a movie star.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 Sep. 2025
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The master of suspense made almost 70 films and TV shows across his staggering, more-than-half-a-century-long career, graduating from black-and-white, silent British potboilers to full-blown, Technicolor Hollywood blockbusters.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One truth is certain: The score, written by two members of Abba, is a full-bore banger, and the cast, led by Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Tony nominee Nicholas Christopher, launch the songs far into the rafters.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
15 May 2026
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The amateurism is a problem all by itself and is part of Trump’s full-bore assault against professionalism across government.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Over the next six years, Beck turned his TikTok fame into a full-fledged career.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Vulture,
8 May 2026
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In 1997 McLachlan, her manager Marty Diamond, and music executives Terry McBride and Dan Fraser organized a full-fledged festival.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Every small business article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of small business products.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But damage to the pad — Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) — could be extensive, judging by the extent of the explosion, which multiple rocket-watchers captured on video.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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“Full-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-out. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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