Definitions

full-fledged

[fool-flejd] / ˈfʊlˈflɛdʒd /

ADJECTIVE

fully developed

Synonyms

WEAK

completely developed developed experienced full-grown grown grown-up in full bloom mature qualified schooled seasoned skilled trained well-developed

Example Sentences

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By the early 1960s, the full-fledged flight research center had become a hub of cutting-edge aviation research, thrown into high gear by NASA’s “brightest and boldest”:

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

So, I always recommend using the full-fledged app unless you have a specific use case.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Here’s what you would get if you chose to pay $200 more for the full-fledged iPhone 17:

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Tech stocks sparked the selloff earlier this week as fledgling fears over the unintended consequences of AI turned into a full-fledged panic about the future of the software industry.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

The spread looks like what Mama puts out for a full-fledged dinner party, even though the guests are missing.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

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