full stop

NOUN

complete stop

Synonyms

WEAK

dead stop decimal point dot full point period point screeching halt

Example Sentences

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These are core financial tenets that should be followed 100% of the time, full stop.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

Paltrow: I try to never read anything about myself, full stop, ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

"Peace must come with the safety and security of our citizens, full stop," the ministry's spokesman said.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Waymo says its cars are designed to come to a full stop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Colin brought the car to a full stop twenty feet in front of the stop sign and said, “Are you sure?”

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green