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Definitions

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

Despite Schjerfbeck’s time in Paris, she seems to have ignored what the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists were doing, but at intervals, early paintings make you come to a full stop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 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

One of our front tires scrapes the curb before Roli manages a full stop.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina