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Recent Examples of full-on
The chair certainly becomes irresistible to musician Olivier (Athie), who falls in love with the chair and has a full-on romance with it, perhaps because Lewis’s character’s soul resides in it.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
The song ushered in a full-on resurgence for Kendrick, netting him the biggest hit of his career and an undisputed L.A. anthem.
—Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Will Smith is turning his tilt back to music into a full-on topple.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Visitors in search of a more sybaritic stay can also take the path of full-on pampering, perhaps by booking a deep tissue massage or Natura Bissé Ultimate Diamond Facial in one of the 18 treatment rooms, taking a dip in the hydrotherapy pool, or getting a black soap scrub in the hammam.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
The song ushered in a full-on resurgence for Kendrick, netting him the biggest hit of his career and an undisputed L.A. anthem.
—Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Will Smith is turning his tilt back to music into a full-on topple.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Visitors in search of a more sybaritic stay can also take the path of full-on pampering, perhaps by booking a deep tissue massage or Natura Bissé Ultimate Diamond Facial in one of the 18 treatment rooms, taking a dip in the hydrotherapy pool, or getting a black soap scrub in the hammam.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-on
Adjective
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The coming days will determine whether diplomacy can salvage the truce or if full-scale hostilities will return.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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That meant that just a few months after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, all three countries were able to stop buying electricity from Moscow.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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For job seekers, that precariousness has become full-blown.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
4 Oct. 2024
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But the companies say their transition to a full-blown, Uber-like taxi service will take time.—
WIRED,
WIRED,
11 Aug. 2023
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While the news may have been unexpected and forced due to injury, Williams is no stranger to being promoted to full-out Olympian.—
Meg Linehan,
The Athletic,
13 July 2024
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That’s right: The studio has pulled out yet another ad stunt, requiring watchers to hold anywhere between a light smile to a full-out Cheshire Cat leer to view the film’s first seven minutes.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2024
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Beijing has refused to refer to Moscow's full-fledged invasion as such, however, and the U.S. and European Union have accused China of fueling Russia's war machine with oil and natural gas purchases, political support, and a steady stream of dual-use military exports.—
Security & Defense Reporter Ellie Cook , reporting from Munich,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Iranians want a full-fledged democracy, not an autocracy.—
Akbar Ganji,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Feb. 2025
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Her credentials as a full-bore MAGA Trump loyalist are impeccable.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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The convertible roof stows in about 10 seconds, at speeds up to 30 mph, and with nothing between you and the elements, launching the vehicle full-bore from a stop is extremely gratifying.—
Nick Czap,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
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Essentially, the founder utilized his extensive background in trucking operations and logistics management to better understand the challenges that businesses face when moving goods.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Officials said the blaze caused extensive damage to the building, with flames burning through its roof.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Full-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-on. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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