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 quiet moments of the offseason were eventually quelled by the madness of a young locker room, on a team replete with potential. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Numerous international versions of the survival competition format can be filmed at the hub, which is based in the wilderness of Lake Kenyir replete with jaguars and pythons. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026 This gargantuan show is replete with Pollock's greatest hits, the giant, frozen dances of paint splashed on canvas that have become iconic. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026 Kardashian opted for a sheer, rose-quartz turtleneck maxi dress from Alaïa’s spring 2024 collection, accessorized with black cat-eye sunglasses and a pink Hermès Mini Kelly replete with silver charms. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • Five trips later, this serum has left me with a plump, hydrated complexion that looks great even without makeup.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
  • And, by the looks of premiere photos, her complexion was juicy, plump, and flawless.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 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
  • Visitors trickled through in subsequent days to adorn the site with flowers and stuffed animals.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Memorials with flowers, balloons and stuffed animals popped up around the school, and drew community members Friday, including Brooke Olsen.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The group previously proved a special case of the conjecture in August 2026 and is preparing a shorter exposition of PSI’s full proof for other experts.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • These two tapes, though, are like watching a full playoff game, the early-season jitters and mishaps gone.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Many of the women in the packed courtroom gallery appeared unhappy when the sentences were rendered.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Kering Women in Motion, an allied program of the Tokyo International Film Festival, held a talk event on Tuesday at Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills for a packed crowd.
    — Mark Schilling, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The wide, paved serpentine pathway is just over a mile round-trip.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Myrtle Beach came out on top, with an average round-trip flight and one-night hotel stay totaling just $501.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • That is because magmatic gases like hydrogen chloride would have been more abundant in the past, creating a thicker Martian atmosphere and warmer climate.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Lithium grabs the spotlight, but cheap and abundant sodium has long held the key to large-scale energy storage.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Weighing approximately 94 lb, the chassis accommodates a high-capacity 1,512Wh battery array and fat tires.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The devices will track physiological data including body temperature, heart rate and fat reserves.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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