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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of replete Away from politics, Sunday’s proceedings were replete with religious symbolism and Leo, who wore traditional white vestments, at times appeared visibly moved. Matthew Mpoke Bigg, New York Times, 18 May 2025 As judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers writes that finance VP Alex Roman’s testimony was ‘replete with misdirection and outright lies’ on the question of ‘when’ Apple decided to impose a 27% commission on outbound transactions. Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 The popular neighborhood Toronto bar, inside a brick Victorian building blocks from the University of Toronto’s campus, is replete with billiards tables and a full rack of liquor. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 May 2025 The current club is replete with players that have either won or gone to the Fall Classic elsewhere—Bogaerts, Machado, Heyward and Yu Darvish. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • It’s powered by ultra-low molecular collagen that penetrates deeply to firm and smooth fine lines, while oligo-hyaluronic acid hydrates better and faster than traditional HA, sinking in deeper and faster, leaving skin plump without heaviness.
    Marie Lodi, Allure, 2 June 2025
  • Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • Sørensen will now sit in on Novo Nordisk board meetings as an observer and will also be nominated for a full board position at the 2026 Annual General Meeting.
    Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • Peterson, 73, posted a screenshot of the article to her Instagram alongside a signature glam shot of her in full character as the Mistress of the Dark.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 26 May 2025
Adjective
  • Now, Coral Springs, considered a suburb of Fort Lauderdale but attracting Miami commuters as well, is a packed city with plenty of culture, recreation and business.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
  • The collision, which took place in a packed city center as fans were celebrating Liverpool F.C. winning the English Premier League, injured 65 people, including four children.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • For her celebration, Sienna wore green face paint and an all-black outfit paired with round glasses, as worn by Elphaba Thropp.
    Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 4 June 2025
  • The other was a silver necklace with a round pendant.
    Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 2 June 2025
Adjective
  • Beyond satiety, their fiber and healthy fat content may help stabilize blood sugar levels—an important factor in managing energy and possibly even hunger cues.45 What Other Benefits Do Chia Seeds Offer?
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 26 May 2025
  • Scientists widely assumed that O. megalodon’s main calorie intake was in the form of whales, large preys providing also a high-caloric input thanks to their fat reserves.
    David Bressan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Adjective
  • Within the rock samples, researchers saw traces of a silver-gray metal about as rare as gold that was likely more abundant in Earth’s early building materials when the core developed about 4.5 billion years ago.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
  • Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, providing structure to skin, bones, muscles, and connective tissue.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • Liverpool was awash with red on Monday, with hundreds of thousands of soccer fans cramming its streets to watch an open-top bus parade celebrating the club’s 20th league title.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
  • The principality’s flag may be red and white, but Monaco is awash in blue and beige — colors Leclerc and Ferrari Style creative director Rocco Iannone drew from when collaborating on the latest capsule collection from the F1 team’s in-house fashion brand, another Leclerc side project.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • At least nine of the 25 arrested have landed in immigration detention — scattered across the country from a crowded lockup in Miami to a facility in a sleepy Texas railway town to a confinement in a Pacific Northwest port city overlooked by Mount Rainier.
    Hannah Critchfield, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
  • While expanding its enrollment, adding new programs and building new centers, students have complained of crowded housing and dining areas, parking shortages and some offerings that are stretched thin, such as services for immigrant students.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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