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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 Local audiences can transpose themselves a couple of blocks down from the pageant into the Marine Room, a once notorious biker bar turned family friendly pub, replete, under the brush of painter Bradford J. Salamon, with a visiting dog, billiards players and a cat. Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 10 July 2025 The entire event, replete with photos from throughout her career, a reception and more, was presented by Nike. Essence, 10 July 2025 From the iPhone to the Birkin bag, marketing is replete with examples of must have accessories that spark a buying frenzy. Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Editor’s tip: Be sure to help yourself to the honesty bar near the lounge, replete with a luxurious green marble tabletop sourced from Iran. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • The chili verde is soft and succulent and the plump chicken pairs well with any of the three salsas brought to the table.
    Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Unlike the ones now rotting on Ian Chandler’s farm, these had a chance to be harvested by hand and are in their prime — plump and juicy and ready to eat.
    David Culver, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • If Roberson can bring her full repertoire, a podium finish is likely.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Check out the full program for fall at the Academy Museum, with language provided by the museum, below.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • This ignores the fact that few moviegoing experiences — massive spectacle included — are as rewarding as watching something funny in a packed theater filled with people laughing at the same time, but that unfortunately is the way things have gone.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
  • In the early hours of July 19, a vehicle crashed into a packed crowd, leaving the Vermont Hollywood nightclub in the busy neighborhood of East Hollywood.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, a £25million signing from Chelsea, slots into the No 10 position vacated by Abdoulaye Doucoure, while Carlos Alcaraz edges out Dwight McNeil to be Everton’s square peg in a round hole on the right flank.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The Packers are giving Morgan — their first round draft pick in 2024 — every chance to win the job, though.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • With these measurements, an equation can determine the body fat percentage versus lean body mass.
    Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The department recommends cleaning and washing fish thoroughly in clean water, filleting the fish and removing all fat, skin and internal organs before cooking.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The original Scary Movie franchise parodied the teen-slasher flicks that were so abundant in the late ’90s and aughts.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
  • But for humans, there can be some unpleasant conditions associated with swimming where sargassum is abundant, says LaPointe.
    Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Both women were beaming from the big screens and the fields of the south end of Grant Park were awash in flailing hands and fans snapping in the air.
    Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
  • That our bodies are awash in other critters is not a new discovery.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2025
Adjective
  • That history gives the band an edge—and credibility—in a crowded market.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Unlike other tests that can take several minutes or require privacy to use, this method is fast and low-profile, perfect for crowded clubs, bars, or house parties.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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