as in ripe
fully grown or developed
it was years before he became a full-fledged star
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As with just about every subsequent biopic of any musician, it was picked apart for historical inaccuracies, yet its success opened the door to a full-fledged ongoing tribute band.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
However, after a 4-2 start, the Bears are in a full-fledged freefall that has plummeted them to the NFC North with a 4-9 record.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Since Russia launched its full-fledged invasion almost three years ago, the leaders have agreed that the 2% target should be the floor rather than the ceiling for defense spending.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
But this season, the Trop Hop Beer founder has a full-fledged girlfriend, Audrey Pratt.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
However, after a 4-2 start, the Bears are in a full-fledged freefall that has plummeted them to the NFC North with a 4-9 record.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Since Russia launched its full-fledged invasion almost three years ago, the leaders have agreed that the 2% target should be the floor rather than the ceiling for defense spending.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
But this season, the Trop Hop Beer founder has a full-fledged girlfriend, Audrey Pratt.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-fledged. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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