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 How Regulation Will Shape The Winners The history of fintech is replete with businesses that grew quickly before encountering regulatory obstacles. — Antoine Sallis, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The pretty-in-pink concept (a hit in London) is the city’s clubland, replete with retro music, disco lights and lots of dancing in the aisles. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 The Hair Rejuvenic launch comes with a new in-salon treatment, called Soin Régénerant Haute Brillance, replete with unique hand gestures. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Guests received personalized invites, a Vivet journal documenting Cenat’s journey starting the brand, replete with Polaroids taped in the pages. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • The brothel is huge and painted black, like a plump beetle luxuriating in the sun, and the opulence of its internal decoration is matched by Kate herself.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Wagyu beef and lamb koobideh are formed into bite-size, plump spheres doused in a sweet tomato and sumac glaze.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 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
  • The Russian strikes forcing the full or partial closure of three of Kyiv's six road bridges caused traffic logjams and appeared to be a new tactic in its campaign to torment the city's residents.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Russian strikes forcing the full or partial closure of three of Kyiv’s six road bridges caused traffic logjams and appeared to be a new tactic in its campaign to torment the city’s residents.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The movie played well at a packed Alice Tully Hall, and afterparty revelers were mildly upbeat.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Waiters weave through packed aisles carrying foaming one-liter mugs, and strangers at long wooden tables quickly become friends.
    — Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The toys are translucent, round squishy balls with cartoon faces, glitter-like particles and water beads inside.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • And at the top tier, above Skydance, were the Paramount mountain, the Warners shield, and … the round DC bullet.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Hydrogen-boron fusion, by contrast, relies on comparatively abundant fuels and primarily produces charged alpha particles rather than high-energy neutrons.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Jazz was financially accessible, the culture was alive and shows were abundant.
    — Mary Carreon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The role required Cruise to transform with prosthetics (including a fat suit and thinning white hair) and a put-on Southern accent, but, mostly, the absurdist satire demanded his full acting range.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Four add-ons—acupuncture, intralipid infusion (fat injections intended to regulate the immune system) and platelet-rich-plasma (PRP), or blood injections, in the uterus and ovaries—had either mixed evidence or low quality data backing them up.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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