full-blown
Americanadjective
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fully or completely developed.
full-blown AIDS; an idea expanded into a full-blown novel.
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in full bloom.
a full-blown rose.
adjective
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characterized by the fullest, strongest, or best development
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in full bloom
Etymology
Origin of full-blown
First recorded in 1605–15
Example Sentences
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U.S. stocks rose as fears of a return to full-blown war in Iran subsided, which brought down oil prices and quelled inflation expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
But before the evening turned into a full-blown World Cup epic, it looked like a one-man show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Arm, known for its instruction-set architecture, is now entering full-blown chip production, aligning with hyperscaler needs for efficiency.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Both are capable of turning a live TV event into a full-blown spectacle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
While full-blown tuberculosis normally took six months to cure, he said, I should be better in two months.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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