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 With the earlier-than-usual springtime weather this year, Talini’s was already replete with blossoming tomato starts in late March. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026 The fantasy story is set in a world of emperors and empresses, replete with castles and lavish costumes. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026 Most crucially, art sustains democratic possibilities when institutions fail to deliver it, such as miles and miles of street art of the Black Lives Matter movement replete with imagery related to Black people killed by the police, and vibrant symbols of freedom, hope and joy. Jane M. Saks, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 Other new itineraries for 2026 include a 14-day trekking expedition through Australia’s Northern Territory replete with croc sightings in Kakadu and a rim walk at Kings Canyon. The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • The centerpiece, adorned with plump peaches and a full moon, blends an American style of clay-throwing with carving techniques Saw learned in Jingdezhen.
    Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Vitamin E and sunflower seed oil buff out uneven texture and plump fine lines.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 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
  • The LoveShackFancy x Pottery Barn Teen Easter basket collab is customized with Colette's name and full of stuffed animals, books, and even a tiny pair of Christian Louboutin shoes.
    Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Where To Eat, Buy, And Cook Stuffed Ham Learning to cook stuffed ham is an art form that continues today throughout the Southern Maryland community.
    Katie Riley, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Amalia cried after the family was loaded into a van full of other parents and young children.
    Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The Filipino girl group, comprising Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena, became the first band from the Philippines to perform at the music festival — and the Pinoy pride shone back at them, with a packed crowd whose exuberance rivaled the energy exuding from BINI onstage.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Summers are hot, humid and packed.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Dreams of ocean-view lots and Mediterranean-style villas were relegated to the round file.
    Eric DuVall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • My room, outfitted with a round bed and a freestanding tub, edged into Austin Powers territory—outrageous in theory, wildly practical in reality (especially with the tub offering an impeccable sightline to the TV).
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The pastry clung to a thin layer of aspic that enveloped a filing of pork shoulder and fat, bacon, chicken liver, veal sweetbreads, and button, shiitake and wood ear mushrooms.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Wheat bran is primarily insoluble fiber with a little protein, fat and phenolic compounds.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Hematite, an abundant iron oxide better known as rust, and its one of the most common minerals on Earth.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Duck, North Carolina A town as quaint as its name, Duck—home to fewer than 1,000 residents—is abundant in both waterfowl and welcoming charm.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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