fullness

noun

ˈfu̇l-nəs How to pronounce fullness (audio)
Definition of fullnessnext
as in entirety
the quality or state of being without restriction, exception, or qualification has regained fullness of motor control

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Recent Examples of fullness Fiber can help improve insulin sensitivity, promote fullness, and reduce the risk of colon cancer. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2026 Savory and a little spicy, it’s made with tart Granny Smith apples and gets body and fullness from a russet potato. — Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 The love that exists between a human and their animal can be a bridge to a redemptive love for all living things; for every animal; for the very fullness of life itself. — Casper Ter Kuile, Vox, 16 Sep. 2026 Hargitay, who is best known for her short styles as Detective Olivia Benson, went for a longer length to host the Emmys, adding a few inches to her brunette bob with clip-in and tape-in extensions for length and fullness. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fullness
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  1. entirety
  2. completeness
  3. wholeness
Noun
  • Michael O’Mara to gain access to them in their entirety, about five hours of audio in all.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The game, originally set to be shown on ESPN, with its new kickoff time will be live on the ESPN App in its entirety in addition to a to-be-determined ESPN network.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of entirety
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  • Profile completeness, review generation, citation hygiene and location page quality can’t be a one-time project.
    — Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the value lies in the pattern, completeness, and condition, but check before casting off a set or individual pieces of bone china.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of completeness
Noun
  • All of the goodness, wholeness, and love that are in God well up in God’s creations.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Though the art of healing is rare, a Jedi can achieve wholeness in anything.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026
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