full-on

adjective

Examples of full-on in a Sentence

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Moments have arisen that a belief in striking gold and finally achieving full-on intelligence via computers was considered immediately on the horizon. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 This time, the reality star, 44, and musician, 31, went full-on medieval, tying the knot in a castle tower in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles. Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 July 2025 There appears to be almost no scenario in which the next handful of days transforms the Padres from a buyer to a full-on seller. Dennis Lin, New York Times, 26 July 2025 Elite, the top-level plan, is for full-on commercial accounts. PC Magazine, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-on

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of full-on was in 1954

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“Full-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-on. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

full-on

adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn,
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