full-fledged

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˈflejd How to pronounce full-fledged (audio)
Synonyms of full-fledgednext
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

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it was years before he became a full-fledged star
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That new chapter quickly turned into a full-fledged sequel, and Girls Like Us was born. — Jennifer Dugan, PEOPLE, 7 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 Food and drink There isn’t a full-fledged restaurant in the traditional sense, but there is a breakfast room offering perfect crêpes, omelets, and lighter fare to start the day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 In that time, Sweeney became a full-fledged movie star, with hits like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Anyone But You, Christy, and The Housemaid. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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full-fledged

adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˈflejd
: fully developed : mature

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