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 The living quarters are replete with clean lines, soaring teak ceilings, and Fleetwood sliding glass walls, resulting in a modern yet warm feel within. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 May 2026 Of course, each also has a roster that Kerr would love, replete with size and athleticism that the Warriors are searching for this season. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 May 2026 By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection. Literary Hub, 13 May 2026 Boston is replete with colleges, from MIT to Harvard to Boston College to Northeastern to Boston University. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • At Pan Asian restaurant Oriental, the lobster comes to the beachside tables looking like plump scoops of ice cream, and is best ordered alongside the black pepper wagyu beef.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • Look for cherries that are bright, plump and firm.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
  • The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Hearty options at The Farmhouse Cafe like stuffed hashbrowns are adventure fuel.
    Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
  • The elaborate staging kept with the song’s energy, with the group bursting out of a giant pink teddy bear outfitted with speakers for paws, interrupting a tea party scene populated by extras with pinkies raised, before launching into the track amid a cascade of colour and floating stuffed animals.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Adjective
  • Although an overwater mansion may be a more apt description—there’s a full kitchen, private beach set up, private gym, and three separate massage rooms.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • On a trip from the city of Isfahan to his grandfather’s farm, the young narrator and his parents stop to see family friends, Abbas, and Saba, whose home is full of love and storytelling.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • The dispute drew packed council meetings and discussions of a possible recall.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
  • The arena-sized exhibition hall will be jam-packed.
    Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 28 May 2026
Adjective
  • Suvanto is barely behind a winger or two on our board as the pure BPA, but Washington has drafted a winger in the first round four years in a row, and eventually, the Capitals need to address depth down the middle.
    Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • The system conditions physicians to go above and beyond, to pre-round an hour before they're asked, to absorb expanding workloads without complaint, because that's what doctors do.
    Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Adjective
  • Rapid weight loss can strip muscle along with fat, and protein helps protect lean mass while keeping you fuller longer between smaller meals.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
  • With its puffy tongue and fat laces, the Lynzie is a relic of 2000s skate shoes and came before Vans streamlined its lineup to focus on a slate of classic models.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Adjective
  • When farmers implemented regenerative techniques, the yield was more abundant, and the soil was full of microbial life.
    Special to The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
  • The highlight of your month arrives on June 9, when Venus and Jupiter align in your sign in one of the most abundant and feel-good transits of the year.
    Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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