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full-scale

[fool-skeyl] / ˈfʊlˈskeɪl /
ADJECTIVE
total, all-out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comprehensive exhaustive extensive full-blown in-depth sweeping thorough wide-ranging
WEAK
all-encompassing full dress full-out major proper thoroughgoing total unlimited
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exclusive narrow partial
WEAK
incomplete incomprehensive

Example Sentences

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A cease-fire has been in place for a week and there’s little sign full-scale fighting is about to resume.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

According to Schwimmer, creating a scientifically accurate, full-scale replica requires careful attention to detail.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

St John's church itself was damaged at the start of the full-scale war and its windows on one side are still boarded up.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

While Bieber has recently played smaller shows, Coachella is expected to mark his full-scale comeback.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

The Careers have woken to a full-scale tracker jacker attack.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins