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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of replete South Lake Tahoe 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 Meanwhile, Spain entered the tournament as a favorite to win it; a team replete with global stars, including 19-year-old Barcelona phenom Lamine Yamal. Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 June 2026 Chicago now also has another world-class contemporary art museum, replete with large-scale pieces, some of which will be temporary installations and sculptures. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 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
  • There’s babaganoush, of course, as well as stuffed eggplant.
    Connie Ogle June 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
  • Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.
    Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • It’s surrounded by a six-acre preservation full of towering conifers.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Hochul is focusing on 100 acres, which is twice as large as Creedmoor, and the full Aqueduct tract is more than 200 acres.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, while there are presumably less diverting ways to spend close to two hours in a stuffy, packed multiplex, the movie is a preachy, one-note affair.
    Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
  • Sweden likely booked its ticket to the round of 32 when Anthony Elanga electrified the packed house with a thunderous strike from the area's edge in the 62nd minute.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 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
  • The living room, with abundant west-facing windows brings in soft, bright light.
    Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Vulnerability management is still essential, but in a world where discovery is abundant, organizations need to rethink what security maturity actually looks like.
    Ido Geffen, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • Their effect has been dramatic with drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) causing users to lose up to 15 percent of their body fat on average.
    Nadine Wehida, Scientific American, 25 June 2026
  • The closest the visually drab movie comes to excitement is the introduction of an amusing if underused Jason Momoa as Lobo, an immortal bounty hunter who looks like a heavy-metal god (or maybe a lost member of Kiss), chomping on a fat cigar and roaring around on his flying motorcycle.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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