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Recent Examples of full-on
Which is to say, equal parts media session question-and-answer moments to the typical full-on carnival scene.
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Bose QuietComfort Noise-canceling Headphones Layovers can be full-on sensory overload—crying babies, rolling suitcases, gate-change announcements every 12 seconds.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
After the father and son attended a game together in 2024, the Prince of Wales confirmed that George was a full-on Villa supporter.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Barring a last-minute reprieve, Main Street could find itself in full-on liquidation mode as early as next week—or well into the second halves of the current NBA and NHL seasons.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Bose QuietComfort Noise-canceling Headphones Layovers can be full-on sensory overload—crying babies, rolling suitcases, gate-change announcements every 12 seconds.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
After the father and son attended a game together in 2024, the Prince of Wales confirmed that George was a full-on Villa supporter.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Barring a last-minute reprieve, Main Street could find itself in full-on liquidation mode as early as next week—or well into the second halves of the current NBA and NHL seasons.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-on
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According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), investigators have opened more than 3,800 treason investigations since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, with more than 1,200 individuals already found guilty and sentenced.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Nearly four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine was up one point at 36 after an energy sector corruption scandal forced high-level resignations.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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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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Those heirlooms were vibrant and varied, embellished with figures and animals, glass beads, porcupine quills, shells, bone, and seeds, all stitched into decorative designs and full-out tableaux.—
Petala Ironcloud,
Architectural Digest,
9 Dec. 2025
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But Trump has expressed doubts that the U.S. will engage in a full-out war with the South American country.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
12 Nov. 2025
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What started as one couple’s spontaneous ceremony on the Ptarmigan Roost Cabin deck at the resort 35 years ago has snowballed into a full-fledged event with hundreds of skiers, boarders and brave officiants who bundle up to celebrate love at high elevation.—
Ella Cobb,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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But any hope of a full-fledged comeback bid was extinguished by Hauser and Brown, who hit 3-pointers to give Boston some breathing room, then scored three times from inside the arc as Boston rebuilt a 20-point cushion.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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For families Like everything at The Fife Arms, there’s a full-bore thoughtfulness and creativity to the whimsical family room, with its play kitchens, blackboards, table football and XBox, with knitted red squirrels hidden around the place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Jan. 2026
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And thanks to Nielsen’s upgraded ratings methodology, which includes a full-bore accounting of people who watch live sports in out-of-home venues, the stateside deliveries for next year’s tourney will be bigger than ever before.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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Models require extensive training to enable them to identify everyday objects to interact with, which means that simple tasks like picking up fruit can be challenging in robotics.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Coastal Fish also offers some of the best seafood around, along with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Full-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-on. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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