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

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Recent Examples of replete As Israelis prepared to mark Passover Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week delivered a defiant wartime address replete with biblical references of ancient Jewish triumphs over their enemies. Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026 The Supreme Court's heard arguments in a major birthright citizenship case today, replete with a surprise appearance by the commander-in-chief. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 With the earlier-than-usual springtime weather this year, Talini’s was already replete with blossoming tomato starts in late March. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026 The fantasy story is set in a world of emperors and empresses, replete with castles and lavish costumes. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • Packed with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, this milky lotion promises plump, glassy skin.
    Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Niacinamide helps brighten and even things out, while hyaluronic acid floods skin with hydration for a plump, fresh look.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 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
  • Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.
    Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The LoveShackFancy x Pottery Barn Teen Easter basket collab is customized with Colette's name and full of stuffed animals, books, and even a tiny pair of Christian Louboutin shoes.
    Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Church did not, however, neglect the National Academy, and in 1849—in the midst of bloody riots pitting nativists against immigrants and New York’s working class against the wealthy—he was promoted to full academician status.
    Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Inter Miami was in full control at the start of the match, scoring the first three goals to pull ahead 3-0 in the first half.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Adjective
  • At the Alabama Statehouse, a chaotic scene erupted as one protester was dragged from the packed House gallery by security officers.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
  • Two people from opposite ends of Atlanta are likely to lead completely different lives, Mayor Andre Dickens told a packed house at the King Center on Thursday.
    Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
Adjective
  • Areas that do receive rain from round two will receive it for a much shorter duration.
    Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 May 2026
  • The second one, the one that exploded in Carter’s hands, was round with paper around it and about the size of a baseball.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Adjective
  • Warren Buffett, whose net worth runs into the hundreds of billions, doesn’t get a fatter Social Security check because of his fortune.
    Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
  • Beef tallow is rendered fat from cows, made from suet that surrounds the kidneys and other organs, according to UT MD Anderson.
    Ryan Brennan May 5, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
Adjective
  • The park is famous for its hiking trails, abundant wildlife like the bruin buddy above, and vibrant flora.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
  • Mapping the seafloor With oceans covering 71% of the Earth’s surface, the marine ecosystem is the largest and most abundant in the world.
    Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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