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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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adverb

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as in just
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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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of full
Adjective
Emotions were on full display with many expressing sadness and frustration, not only over Wednesday's federal raid, but raids happening around the Twin Cities over the last 40 days. Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
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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 idea of the world's greatest young talent moving to Bayern and playing under Pep Guardiola back in 2013 was one full of promise, but never was a fruitful situation in reality. SI.com, 16 Oct. 2019 See All Example Sentences for full
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full
Adjective
  • The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Prince George, 12, and Princess Charlotte, 10, collected stuffed animals, flowers and other treats from the crowd.
    Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
  • The gifts included new toys and bikes, books, grocery gift cards, stocking stuffers, games, crafts and stuffed animals.
    Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Nominees will be put through a comprehensive and rigorous process of researching and scoring across a wide range of quantitative and qualitative criteria, including scalability, revenue and user growth, and the use of breakthrough technology.
    CNBC.com staff, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
  • In an important essay, Andrew Sullivan noted this past fall that Trump’s indecency is comprehensive in style and substance.
    Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Layer warm materials and textures to make spaces feel richer and less stark.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Trump has repeatedly touted Venezuela’s rich oil supply as among the motivations for the January 2 military assault on the country and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, who has since been charged with drug trafficking and weapons possession.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • By doing this, the fibers also go from flat to fluffy, making the cushions look much more plump.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
  • In addition to buying in season, look for berries with smooth, plump, and firm skin, which indicate high quality, says Michelle Hall, chef instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Despite the two-month transition period since his November election, Calvo said he was not allowed to review detailed financial information about the city beyond public records such as the budget.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Most of the world's volcanoes that pose a risk to humans already have detailed maps of their interiors, but not Popocatépetl, despite the fact that some 25 million people live within a 62-mile radius and houses, schools, hospitals and five airports could be affected by an eruption.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Visitors can spend their entire trip switching off between the two, but be sure to take some time to explore the rocky cove beaches called calas that have made Costa Blanca famous.
    Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The knife was recovered at the scene, and the entire incident was captured on officers’ body cameras, police said.
    Alexandra Koch , Michael Ruiz , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • The Super Bowl ad is the latest move by a president and administration that have fully embraced professional sports as a prime venue to deliver their message.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • For some of the victims’ families, the interviews clarified how and why the crimes unfolded, filling in gaps that police files and court records never fully answered after years of unresolved questions.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026

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“Full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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