Definition of repletenext
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as in stuffed
having one's appetite completely satisfied everyone settled back and relaxed, completely replete after the huge meal

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How does the adjective replete contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of replete are complete, full, and plenary. While all these words mean "containing all that is wanted or needed or possible," replete implies being filled to the brim or to satiety.

replete with delightful details

When would complete be a good substitute for replete?

Although the words complete and replete have much in common, complete applies when all that is needed is present.

a complete picture of the situation

When is it sensible to use full instead of replete?

The synonyms full and replete are sometimes interchangeable, but full implies the presence or inclusion of everything that is wanted or required by something or that can be held, contained, or attained by it.

a full schedule

How are the words plenary and complete related as synonyms of replete?

Plenary adds to complete the implication of fullness without qualification.

given plenary power

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Recent Examples of replete Across Central Florida, today and throughout the weekend, expect vibrant celebrations of African American culture and community, replete with food, entertainment, art and history. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026 Interiors replete with natural fibers, from woolen carpets to possum skin cushions, are tactile and welcoming. Steve Madgwick, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 While maybe stretching the one-tank option a bit, South Lake Tahoe is replete with beaches, hiking, lake views and a wide range of food stops. CBS News, 18 June 2026 The Broomfields extended the living space of the property with an outdoor patio replete with a hot tub and custom gas fire pit. Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • That observation eventually led to the discovery of Pitera, the brand's now-iconic ferment; this sheet mask is absolutely drenched in it to nourish and plump skin with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
  • Amazon shoppers say the $22 Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi-Balm leaves their skin hydrated and plump.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
  • The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Some Vespas featured flowers and stuffed animals.
    David Biller, Christian Science Monitor, 27 June 2026
  • Once the children returned from check-in, the organizers greeted them with Danimals drinkable yogurts, their new backpacks and stuffed animals.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • But Claus also did not see anything on the field, at full speed, to warrant a card at all, let alone a red.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Knoxville goalkeeper Johan Garibay stole a Boise goal in the 37th minute, making a full-extension, diving save of a rocket from Thomas Amang.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • During the huge Round of 32 knockout showdown, packed crowds inside the legendary Estadio Azteca generated enough ground movement to trigger local seismic monitoring equipment.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • The road was so packed that his feet disappeared along the pavement, obstructed from view by those leading and those lagging behind.
    Sam McDowell July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • With a round-of-32 game against Ivory Coast on Tuesday secured, Norway are dreaming of a run to the final on July 19.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • In partnership with Van Cleef & Arpels in 1962, Jackie replaced the baguettes with 12 marquise- and round-cut diamonds arranged to form a laurel wreath beneath the larger stones.
    Moises Mendez II, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • Cheap, abundant labor is exactly the condition under which a company most needs a grown-up in the room to decide what all that fast output should add up to.
    Sue Mysko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • English colonists from Barbados and Bermuda settled in the region during that time, bringing with them enslaved Africans with their own abundant culinary heritage.
    Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • The smaller heritage breeds available had higher fat content and varied muscle structure when compared to modern commodity pork.
    Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Oxidation, rancidity, and fat separation all happen faster when ambient temperatures rise.
    Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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