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 The book was replete with metaphors about the healing power of nature and the way that plants adapt to change due to the natural cycles of life and death. Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 The latest is the new Cabana Bungalow, which comes replete with three bedrooms, a large private terrace, and a semi-private pool. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 The season’s runaway favorite, however, was The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Phaedra Parks, whose cutthroat Traitor strategy — replete with sparkly eye shadow and sharp one-liners — got her almost all the way to the finish line. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 And there’s no better time than during Labor Day weekend, when some of my favorite stores are replete with accessory deals. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • Chipotle-Shrimp Tacos With Fennel and Beans Canned pinto beans hold their own next to the smoky, plump shrimp in these tacos.
    Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Key Takeaways Fresh ginger should feel firm, with plump knobs and taut skin, while soft or moldy pieces should be avoided.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Taylor received the medication in four pre-filled syringes, but wanted a lower dose.
    Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania have introduced or passed legislation penalizing the practice and requiring employers to disclose hiring timelines or remove filled postings, while Texas has opened its own investigation into a major job board.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Start with a smattering of appetizers ranging from stuffed oysters to coconut shrimp to wahoo fish dip, then choose your seafood adventure.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The only other guests were our daughter’s dolls and stuffed animals.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Democratic senators are demanding that Hegseth provide a full accounting of the costs of the Iran war.
    Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo ordered the immediate suspension of Niger ‌State’s ⁠NSCDC commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, pending the outcome of a full investigation.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District received thousands of angry emails and held packed webinars and meetings to hear resident feedback.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Reserve one bag for library books, a handful for groceries and another for packed lunches.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In a crockery pot, my father steams cauliflower, stirring it round and round.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The original Ladybird housed the smallest round mechanical movement then produced in series, turning an exercise in extreme miniaturization into the foundation for some of the brand’s most imaginative jewelry watches.
    Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Sodium is considerably more abundant and widely distributed than lithium, potentially giving sodium-ion batteries an advantage in resource availability.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • When something becomes abundant, its individual value declines.
    Nick Leighton, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Whole-milk varieties contain more calories and fat – about 140 calories and 8 grams of fat per cup – while skim, 1% and 2% varieties generally contain less.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
  • How these birds could put on so much fat and still be healthy remains somewhat mysterious.
    Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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