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as in greatest
of the highest degree even at the age of eighteen he hadn't reached his full height a boat going at full speed

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as in stuffed
having one's appetite completely satisfied even the heartiest eaters are sure to be full when they leave that restaurant

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full

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adverb

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as stated or indicated without the slightest difference full in the center of the square stands an enormous statue of the city's founder

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full

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noun

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How does the adjective full contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of full are complete, plenary, and replete. While all these words mean "containing all that is wanted or needed or possible," full implies the presence or inclusion of everything that is wanted or required by something or that can be held, contained, or attained by it.

a full schedule

When might complete be a better fit than full?

While in some cases nearly identical to full, complete applies when all that is needed is present.

a complete picture of the situation

How are the words plenary and complete related as synonyms of full?

Plenary adds to complete the implication of fullness without qualification.

given plenary power

When could replete be used to replace full?

The synonyms replete and full are sometimes interchangeable, but replete implies being filled to the brim or to satiety.

replete with delightful details

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Recent Examples of full
Adjective
Read your full Aries tarot horoscope for July 2025 for more. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025 For full ticketing details, visit frontiertouring.com/kelseaballerini. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 July 2025
Noun
My mother was crabbing at the end of the pier, dropping her steel net full of chicken guts Into the murky water, shimmering in July heat. T. R. Hummer, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2019 The Voyager probe of course famously bore a plaque that depicted our location in the galaxy as well as a golden record full of music and sounds from Earth. Shannon Stirone, Wired, 4 Oct. 2019 See All Example Sentences for full
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full
Adjective
  • Five Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service teams conducted comprehensive on-site assessments in Mexico this month to evaluate containment efforts.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • For the first time, the public had access to a centralized, comprehensive online resource offering the latest research on sea level change, along with an interactive database that allowed users to explore how sea levels have changed over recent decades.
    Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • This rich cream also has panthenol and niacinamide for a smooth and bouncy complexion.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Now, four years later, 40 square miles of river-floodplain wetlands are now rehydrated, rich wildlife is starting to come back, and the wild system proved its value during 2022’s Hurricane Ian.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • After the treatment, skin was visibly more plump, smooth, hydrated and radiant.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Its hero ingredients include niacinamide (a.k.a. vitamin B3), known for minimizing pores and reducing fine lines, along with Premium Elastin from France, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, all of which moisturize and plump skin for a more youthful, glowy appearance.
    Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Pros: Deep tech focus, detailed job filters and trusted by major tech employers.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • The Women’s European Championship gets under way on Wednesday and our writers have spent recent months studying the teams to bring you detailed guides for all of the 16 competing nations.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • The entire vessel then caught fire and was burning for some time.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
  • Separate lenses focus each projection from one of these star maps to fill the entire dome with about 5,000 stars.
    Martin Bush, Space.com, 5 July 2025
Adverb
  • When fully operational, the plant’s output will reach up to 10,000 metric tons of circular polyester annually, the company said.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
  • Rounding out the trio is the Circadian Cream Overnight Collagen Seal ($135), a rich overnight mask that doesn’t fully absorb—by design—so skin wakes up still visibly moisturized and refreshed.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Adverb
  • That was followed days later by a very public falling out between Musk and Trump, with the billionaire accusing the president of being linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 July 2025
  • The problem with Canadian nationalism is that Canada is very new.
    Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
Adverb
  • The plea comes just weeks before Kohberger's trial was set to begin.
    Kayna Whitworth, ABC News, 1 July 2025
  • With the Heat’s roster just one short of the regular-season limit of 15 players on standard contracts, the only new face on the current roster is Jakucionis.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025

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