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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 Travis is a perfect addition to the rogue gallery of guys Rahill consistently plays across social media — hilarious and singular character studies of very particular and deeply cringey types of dude, replete with his trademark grin. Justin Caffier, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025 Condon’s recent hot streak at Double-A Hartford, replete with power and solid infield play, finds him in a good place. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025 This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025 That’s a tougher task for Swift, who likely has many revenue streams running her empire, replete with multiple subsidiaries within each of those. Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • For those with thinner lips, glossy or satin textures add depth for a fuller effect, while a matte formula gives naturally plump lips a velvety backdrop that makes the rich pigment pop.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Katmai National Park and Preserve officials say the bears are magnificently plump ahead of the tournament.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The school set up care stations with counseling, candy and stuffed animals.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Expect to see lots of rock exhibits and stuffed animals, including a replica of a Glyptodon, an armadillo-like mammal with a large, tortoise-like shell.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The correspondence, delivered through an Emirati intermediary, offered full cooperation if Iran agreed to suspend its nuclear program.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Gwyneth Paltrow, for one, made her version of luxury a little louder in a full monogrammed look, while Alex Consani ensconced herself in fuzzy leopard print.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The discussion was enlivened by questions from a packed house of students and cinephiles.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
  • In the packed schedule of Milan, amid fashion shows and presentations, there’s also room for exhibitions and launches of new brands.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Temperatures will range from 66 to 75 degrees Mid-round delays are possible, especially during the afternoon four-ball session.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The 49ers could also be on the lookout for another Bryce Huff, who underperformed in an ill-fitting scheme in Philadelphia and was acquired for a mid-round draft pick.
    Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • One study found that drinking oolong tea helped increase fat oxidation by 20% within 24 hours of consumption.
    Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Pork belly will classically have three or five stripes of fat—you’ll want these to be tightly layered with the stripes of meat.
    Irene Yoo September 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • That's where water ice thought to be abundant in the region could be extracted and used for drinking, breathing and as a source of hydrogen and oxygen for rocket fuel.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
  • These animals, so rarely seen by humans, are actually some of the most abundant on the planet.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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