full-fledged
adjective
2
: having attained complete status
full-fledged lawyer
3
: full-blown sense 2
a full-fledged reunion
Examples of full-fledged in a Sentence
it was years before he became a full-fledged star
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Litchfield was a full-fledged member of the Central Valley League from 1976 to 1995.
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The Astros are toying with the possibility of moving second baseman Jose Altuve to left field, but haven’t committed to a full-fledged position change.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Sometimes those countries respond with retaliatory tariffs, launching what often turns into a full-fledged tade war of tit-for-tat tariffs.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
Ideal for people who prioritize breathability and a second-skin finish over full-fledged coverage, these foundations come as serums, balms, and BBs—delivering the perfect wash of pigment without any pore-clogging baggage.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Feb. 2025
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The Astros are toying with the possibility of moving second baseman Jose Altuve to left field, but haven’t committed to a full-fledged position change.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Sometimes those countries respond with retaliatory tariffs, launching what often turns into a full-fledged tade war of tit-for-tat tariffs.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
Ideal for people who prioritize breathability and a second-skin finish over full-fledged coverage, these foundations come as serums, balms, and BBs—delivering the perfect wash of pigment without any pore-clogging baggage.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-fledged. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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