1
: fully developed : total, complete
a full-fledged biography
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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While many health systems are experimenting with AI, there is still a sense of hesitancy around full-fledged adoption. Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025 Every so often, some full-fledged Gilbert and Sullivan sparkles through the Ellis and Holmes, and the effect is instantly galvanizing. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025 If the economic uncertainty of the past few weeks leads the U.S. into a full-fledged recession, studio and streamer marketing chiefs are confident Hollywood will hang tough against the headwinds. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025 Formerly known as Tender, the project evolved from a curatorial venture into a full-fledged exhibition space. Yana Sosnovskaya, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-fledged

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of full-fledged was in 1579

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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-fledged. Accessed 8 May. 2025.

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full-fledged

adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˈflejd
: fully developed : mature

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