full-fledged

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˈflejd How to pronounce full-fledged (audio)
Definition of full-fledgednext
as in ripe
fully grown or developed it was years before he became a full-fledged star

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Recent Examples of full-fledged The musical is still a work in progress, Bradford and her co-writers and composer hope to eventually turn the play into a full-fledged production in New York City. — Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026 Abram, who has been a full-fledged member of the Sacramento chapter for two years, studies First Sgt. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026 Sakura Market will have a soft opening on June 24, with a full-fledged grand opening scheduled for July 24, the company stated. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 What started as a two-printer operation has now turned into a full-fledged business with big plans to expand. — Jennifer Liu valentina Duarte, CNBC, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-fledged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-fledged
  1. ripe
  2. matured
  3. mature
Adjective
  • Having suffered a near-death experience during the pandemic, this hotel search site would seem ripe for disruption in an age of AI.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • There are 47 profiles that may be ripe for identification using genetic genealogy, Odien told ABC News.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of ripe
Adjective
  • Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Definition of matured
Adjective
  • Photos taken before the cutting show a row of mature mahogany trees growing along the highway corridor.
    — Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Out front, two mature sycamore trees frame the house in almost perfect symmetry, reinforcing the sense that 901 Sonoma Way is both composed and inviting.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of mature

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“Full-fledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-fledged. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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