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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 The examples of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, where life after revolution is replete with bitterness and recrimination, are profoundly discouraging. Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025 The code, though, is currently often replete with disconcerting troubles. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Stores like Target, Walmart, and Amazon are replete with an eclectic array of builds from seasonally appropriate critters to gorgeous botanicals that act as verdant home décor. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025 Arriving in January, the California Post will be Murdoch’s transplant of his right-leaning tabloid the New York Post, replete with shrill headlines and randy gossip. Peter Bart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • Beckham Hotel Collection Queen Pillows Encased with a cotton cover and made from a down alternative filling, the pillows have a plump loft that feels like a wonderful combination of soft and slightly firm.
    Lindsey Greenfeld, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The set includes 18 pairs of eye masks to moisturize, freshen, plump, and brighten your skin.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Erika Kirk also explained why a small stuffed puppet was sitting beside Kirk’s empty microphone.
    Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The school set up care stations with counseling, candy and stuffed animals.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • As of Tuesday evening, the fire crew has achieved full containment of the blaze.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Use it in Laptop Mode for productivity with a full keyboard and trackpad, switch to Studio Mode for drawing and design with the Surface Pen (not included), or detach the screen to enter Tablet Mode for browsing, streaming, and entertainment.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • All night, as Luzardo posted zero after zero, the packed crowd at Citizens Bank Park was just begging for any semblance of offense from the Phillies.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Through regulation plus 9 minutes of extra time, Republic FC could not find the back of the net in front of a packed house at Cal Expo’s Heart Health Park.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • To end her portion of the show, Swift sat at a round table with Fallon who asked about the inspiration behind some of her tracks.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • This is what the round red pinhole is for—simply hold it up to one of your eyes and look through it, scanning the room for a glowing red light.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Brushed with a maltose syrup glaze, the ducks roast in a custom oven over a water bath, where fat drips into water instead of flames, keeping the meat moist and the smoke clean.
    Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
  • These additions boost your smoothies' protein and healthy fat content, which can further moderate blood sugar response.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • When an electrical current is applied, lithium ions pass through the barrier while other abundant elements—such as sodium, calcium and magnesium—are left behind.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The majority of it is fructose (a sugar most abundant in many fruits), followed by glucose, with lesser amounts of sucrose and other sugars.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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