1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
only with daybreak did we fully realize the extent of the damage from the storm
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
wanted to be fully involved in the project
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fully
The amenities continue in the fully hedged backyard, where there’s a pool and spa abutting the separate guesthouse with its own kitchen and living area.
—
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
Hold a kickboard in front of you while keeping both arms fully extended.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Essentially, this approach encourages leaders to recognize choices, understand their origins, and own them fully.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
California’s last housing bond, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2018, authorized $4 billion for various affordable housing programs, though the funds were fully allocated by the end of 2024.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fully
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
Hold a kickboard in front of you while keeping both arms fully extended.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Essentially, this approach encourages leaders to recognize choices, understand their origins, and own them fully.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
California’s last housing bond, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2018, authorized $4 billion for various affordable housing programs, though the funds were fully allocated by the end of 2024.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fully
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
Adverb
-
Measles is highly contagious in a totally unprotected group.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
-
They can be paired with perfumes that share complimentary notes to design totally custom scents.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
-
Taking the time to evaluate these elements thoroughly helps ensure a strong, balanced partnership that sets the foundation for long-term success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
-
Soap may be especially problematic if it’s not rinsed off thoroughly, which is more likely with bar soap than the liquid variety.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
-
Kansas City is quite familiar with Tech’s hit song ‘Red Kingdom’ which quickly became the Kansas City Chief’s team anthem, often played at Arrowhead Stadium.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
-
Will Smith can always count on his family to have his back — quite literally!—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
-
The property has, at times, doubled as White’s studio— the flexible layout perfectly suited for the all-hours laboring that fuels her art.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
-
No, his preference for Russian President Vladimir Putin over actual U.S. allies and NATO was made perfectly clear during his first term.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
-
The chain was wholly owned by Walmart for more than a decade until 2021, when the U.S. retailer sold a 65% stake to KKR and another 20% to Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Group, which is controlled by billionaire Hiroshi Mikitani.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
-
This problem is created wholly by public institutions seeking to make a profit.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adverb
-
Indeed, Warren, Jonas, and White could all be counted among The Last Five Years’ most ardent fans—people for whom Brown’s portrait of love, loss, and the vagaries of creative ambition has long resonated.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
-
The best way to reach the area is by using the London Underground, with Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, and Tottenham Court Road stations all within easy walking distance of most theaters.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adverb
-
Morgenthaler’s version—amaretto and lemon, punched up with a pour of high-proof bourbon, and smoothed out with an egg white—utterly transforms the drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
-
And sure enough, the Mid-Atlantic Brood Map, which tracks cicada populations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, shows Brood 14 utterly bypassing the Free State.—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
-
Dell has also doubled the bonus points for Dell Rewards members, meaning even more considerable savings.—
PCMag BrandX and Dell,
PCMAG,
3 Mar. 2025
-
But another architectural achievement wasn’t recognized, even locally, until recently.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share