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 initiative text is replete with vituperative language attacking personal injury lawyers as a class. Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026 The city has a lively and eclectic bar scene, replete with old-time saloons and classic watering holes, and welcomes anglers, adventure seekers, and artists alike. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026 Despite the snappy interiors, replete with a mural, crimson paint and a wall of soaring floor-to-ceiling windows (ideal for people watching while adding heaps of natural light to the space), the soul of Tacos Los Cholos remains untouched. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026 The space was replete with the repetitive knocking of drumsticks, the undulating rhythm of Qur’anic prayers, and the gut-wrenching murmur of lamentation coming from That is not still (Sesuatu yang tidak berdiam), a 2024 video work about Indonesia’s diverse soundscape. Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • Bursts of Bing cherries and plump raisins add a fruity depth, making every bite savory, juicy, and just sweet enough, especially when spooned over creamy mashed potatoes.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
  • The bread is plush and pillowy, with a delicate crisp crust toasted just right, plus a bit of the crumb removed to make way for the good stuff — plump, tender meatballs tucked into a bright, zippy marinara that pulls the whole thing together.
    Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • For those who aren't fans of thin crust pizza, Mama Cozzi also makes stuffed and rising crust versions, a deli take-and-bake pie, and a French bread pizza.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Quinata collects stuffed animals throughout the year and distributes them at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center and Ronald McDonald House in San Diego.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Other artists gets political Billie Eilish also spoke out against ICE on stage at the Grammys, but viewers at home did not hear the full extent of her comments.
    Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
  • The Clintons could face a similar outcome, as the House rules measure is expected to pass and it will then be brought to the full chamber for a vote.
    Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • While Olympians in Milan walked into a packed stadium with flashing lights and thumping techno music played by a DJ at a turntable that looked like ice, the mountain ceremonies took place through the streets.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The riffs of a country band trickled from a packed club and into the parking lot, a rock’s throw from Alabama’s hulking college football stadium.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Simon Rex, Elsie Fisher, and more round out the cast.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
  • News round-up 🗞️ Another day, another Gianni Infantino PR masterclass.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The Good Neighbor Old Fashioned ($17) uses tallow from the mothership restaurant’s brisket to fat-wash the bourbon, complemented with hay liqueur and citrusy Licor 43.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • In a 2020 study, participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced significant reductions in waist and hip circumference and total body fat percentage, without reducing their calorie intake.
    Bret Scher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Some saw merit in placing compute in colder, energy-abundant orbits, potentially ending the current energy race to power AI infrastructure on Earth.
    Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The result is that whitefish, once the most abundant fish in the lake, are near expiration.
    Theodore J. Karamanski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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