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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

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Recent Examples of replete Book one of the classic mid-century modernist homes, replete with a private pool. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 The area around a popular lake trail is replete with human waste. Owen Clarke, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025 This year, Amazon, Nordstrom, Wayfair, and more are replete with discounts on fashion, beauty, home, and tech items. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025 The pair seem replete with feelings of compersion—and Swifties were no doubt grateful for the indulgent look into their relationship. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • At the top of that list is a hyaluronic acid serum that traps moisture and leaves my skin noticeably plump and dewy.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Fall is the prime time for planting garlic to grow your own large, plump cloves.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 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
  • As a result of the one-off costs, the company said its now expect full-year operating profit growth of 4% to 10% at constant exchange rates, down from the 10% to 16% outlined in its second-quarter results in August.
    Karen Gilchrist,Katrina Bishop, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • A lot of true crime content is salacious and gory, full of reenactments and shock.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Between flights, unpredictable weather, and a packed itinerary, vacations can come with a lot of variables.
    Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The outcome always felt in the balance, and Townsend was playing with unmatched attention on her, in a packed Louis Armstrong Stadium, on Labor Day weekend.
    The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The classic trip is a 26-mile, four-hour round-trip from downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, to the twin border towns of McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The 6-ounce ramekins are round to provide even heat and are able to withstand oven temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And when eaten in moderation, its fat content can contribute to satiety, helping meals feel more filling.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Step one is to reduce body fat, especially belly fat.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Be sure each clump includes abundant roots.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Since fish is so abundant in Myanmar, it's long been a product accessible to a range of communities.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • While social media remains awash with speculation, the White House has not yet made any statement confirming whether the president or first lady were at Walter Reed last week.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Chase Stadium was awash in pink, with plenty of purple shirts in the crowd, as well.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025

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

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