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 In fact, the ranks of the Fortune 500 are replete with examples of executives who played sports at elite schools. Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 The region in southwest France is replete with vacation spots for tourists lured by soft-sand beaches, winemaking châteaux, some of France's largest pine forests and the historic city of Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site. ABC News, 29 July 2026 The song comes with futuristic visuals replete with spaceship control panels, hazmat suits, and apocalyptic collapse. Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 Its storefront is 70-products strong at Urban Outfitters, replete with Baggu’s famous grocery totes, lunch bags, Disney collaboration pieces, and beyond. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • And everything is controlled from an iPod beside the ultra-plump bed.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Luong used this liquid blush to restore a natural flush to her makeup, giving her skin a plump, radiant look.
    Essence Wiley, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Maybe the sign-up flow has too many fields, the first action users need to take isn't obvious or there's a setting that should have been pre-filled.
    Kelli Behan-Aspland, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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, 20 July 2026
  • Some Vespas featured flowers and stuffed animals.
    David Biller, Christian Science Monitor, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • The full results of the clinical trial have yet to be released, but the preliminary findings are exciting.
    Tom Price, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The school will hold full classes and provide lunch and take-home dinners for its students, parents, and staff who are waking up in the dark yet again on Friday.
    Laura Bannon, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Mengi The longest independent music venue in the city, this spot can house 50-ish people on a packed day, and that’s precisely its charm.
    Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Despite long lines and packed seating, travelers keep flocking to airport lounges for one key perk.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The asymmetry can help visually lengthen and balance a round face.
    Laura Solla, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
  • There are many round, massive, geologically interesting objects in our solar system that, viewed in isolation, look and act somewhat like planets.
    Mike Brown, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Pious femininity was being acted out with costumes, makeup, and abundant use of amen.
    Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Although bacteria are the most abundant members, the gut is also home to archaea, fungi, viruses, and other agents.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • With fatter paychecks, customers are rebelling against the chains that serve up shrinkflation and replace workers with broken self-checkout machines and touchscreen kiosks.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In another trial, researchers with the UC San Diego School of Medicine and Case Western Reserve University are also analyzing blood from 84 adult participants with HIV and abnormal levels of body fat buildup.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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