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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 Illinois’ history is replete with examples of the downstate-upstate Senate split. Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025 Amazon is replete with plenty of options right now, including midi and maxi lengths, wrap styles, and, of course, floral prints. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025 The tourist destination exalted for its sandy beaches and busy marina is replete with a former medieval royal retreat, Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort and the Citadel Palace. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025 The post is replete with myths and false transphobic stereotypes, particularly revolving around the narratives that gender and biology are inextricable and that trans women are dangerous. Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • The selection of works indeed revealed a preference for male subjects unique in a movement typically associated with fetching representations of young women in sun-dappled gowns and bonnets and plump, rose-cheeked children.
    James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
  • The brand’s Hyaluronic Rose Complex includes Damascus rosewater and 11 types of hyaluronic acid to nourish skin, as well as niacinamide, working to improve the appearance of skin texture and minimize pores, plus plump and firm.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • On the other hand, users earn free passes and engagement reward points, which cover the full subscription fee initially paid by Hibe, in return.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Adjective
  • Andrew Weitz — a style consultant and men’s fashion expert who steers a firm called The Weitz Effect — recently fielded a call from a client with a packed European itinerary on the horizon.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
  • The lunch was part of a packed schedule for the president, who is currently touring the Middle East.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • Fowler got off to a scorching hot start, firing a 7-under 63 on Thursday to sit tied for third place after round one at The Philadelphia Cricket Club.
    Troy Finnegan‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
  • The ballets are folded, placed on a round plate and then slid into an urn.
    Maria Pasquini, People.com, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • The remote location offers an experience that lets guests disconnect from the hustle of urban life, with adventures like horseback rides, fly fishing, fat biking, and heli-skiing.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
  • After 72 weeks, two out of three patients on semaglutide had significant improvements in fat accumulation and scarring in the liver.
    Cathy Nelson, Health, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Roses are celebrated for their exceptional fragrance, abundant varieties, and season-long blooms—and now, there’s one with a royal pedigree.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
  • Locales that can provide the cheapest, abundant energy while possessing tech-savvy human capital for data centers and tech companies will be at a huge advantage.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • And for gear aficionados, Night Divides The Day is awash in images of guitars, keyboards, drums and even Morrison’s microphones and harmonicas.
    Gary Graff, Billboard, 14 May 2025
  • This throwback boogie wonderland, set to open May 15 inside the former Delray Beach Market near Atlantic Avenue, is awash in ’70s colors and pre-Reagan Era relics.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • The 124th Running of The Dinner Party Stakes A crowded field turned toward the final stretch of the 1 1/8-mile turf run, the last race before the evening’s main event, before Fort Washington pulled away with Cash Equity surging.
    Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
  • As the diplomatic cars slipped through Istanbul’s crowded streets, US frustration seemed to mount.
    Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 16 May 2025

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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