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 Tried as an adult, the teen was convicted five months later at a trial replete with errors and unethical behavior — but almost no real evidence. Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026 Daytona International Speedway saw two Duel races replete with wrecks, passes and drama on Thursday night. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026 The panels featured no scientists, doctors, or academic researchers but were replete with CEOs, bloggers, and right-wing celebrities like the UFC president and mixed-martial-arts expert Dana White. Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026 Folks rolled into the Mercury Theater, then under the management of Michael Cullen, who conveniently owned the Irish pub next door, replete with a distinguished meatloaf. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • An InStyle editor's mom swears by the Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask for plump, firm, even skin.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Forget about fashionable foodie trends, the cuisine here remains a faithful homage to the master, perfectly reproducing his signature dishes like plump pike quenelle dumplings in a rich creamy Nantua sauce, succulent beef Rossini topped with foie gras or a tasty black truffle soup.
    John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • This trick can keep stuffed animals, pantyhose, delicate materials like lace and silk, or sweaters from getting snagged or losing shape during the wash cycle.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Later, people placed crosses, stuffed animals, American flags and images of Pretti.
    JACK BROOK, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Watch their full conversation above.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The moans announced the doubt throughout Riviera’s 18th green amphitheater, a bowl full of thousands of fans unsure if the new guy could do it.
    Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • If your calendar feels packed, try to move a meeting or start with the toughest task first.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Given all that, Werenski has a packed schedule, especially during the NHL season, and has plenty of ways to occupy his scant free time.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Dishant, my Indian hair stylist, expertly maneuvered his round brush through my heavy locks, coiffing them to perfection.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The popular shoe of choice on the front row was a round-toe chunky knee-high boot worn by Iris Law and several others.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Using tongs, hold the steak on its side in the center of the skillet and cook the fat cap, undisturbed, until crisp and some of the fat has rendered, 1–2 minutes.
    Eric Wareheim, Saveur, 26 Feb. 2026
  • One of her favorite specimens was the rain beetle, a fuzzy scarab-like insect that can't feed as an adult, relying solely on fat stores from its larval stages.
    Christine Mai-Duc, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Nationally, Minnesota topped the list with a score of 62, thanks to its abundant green space and strong safety ratings.
    Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Jonathan Holloway, founder of Pokémon card authentication and pre-grading company Validoe, told USA TODAY that fake cards are abundant in the market, so the authenticity of the cards should be ensured before grading, which often comes at a price.
    Kate Perez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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