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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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“They never would have merited a full-scale federal investigation,” he said.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Rheinmetall's business has boomed since Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine spurred a re-armament drive in Europe.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

But whipping up one of her full-scale smorgasbords of sprinkled donuts, popcorn and nigiri for a gallery display isn’t mere child’s play.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Dimon recently ordered a full-scale inspection of the bank’s loan books for exposure to software companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

I would like to stay around for the speaking in tongues, should it occur, but the mosquitoes, worked into a frenzy by all this talk of His blood, are launching a full-scale attack.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.