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 As Israelis prepared to mark Passover Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week delivered a defiant wartime address replete with biblical references of ancient Jewish triumphs over their enemies. Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026 The Supreme Court's heard arguments in a major birthright citizenship case today, replete with a surprise appearance by the commander-in-chief. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • Packed with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, this milky lotion promises plump, glassy skin.
    Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Niacinamide helps brighten and even things out, while hyaluronic acid floods skin with hydration for a plump, fresh look.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 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
  • Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.
    Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • Hiddink, Di Matteo, and Benitez all benefited from having players full of character as well as the ability to turn up on showpiece occasions.
    Simon Johnson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Taylor, who has since made a full recovery, praised the students for their actions.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • His campaign saw new momentum that included a packed Los Angeles town hall and key endorsements like Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, a Salinas Democrat.
    Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Strange New Worlds castmembers Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding and Paul Wesley announced the return date and debuted the new season’s teaser trailer in front of a packed auditorium at the annual event in Mexico City.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Twin sisters Jordan and Jaedyn Gomez, playing for Boone, lost their second round individual bracket doubles match 6-0, 6-0 against Doral Academy’s top seeded duo of Payton Seidle-Lubowitz and Stefany Zamora.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The product design for the pull-on skinny and flare denim sought to tackle frequent fit issues women have with jeans—such as waist gaps and hip dips—with waist-smoothing paneling and padding and contour seaming to lift and round wearers’ hips.
    Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The authors argued that the typical American diet contained excessive calories and fat and lacked sufficient amounts of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
  • To celebrate and raise funds and awareness, Katmai hosts Fat Bear Week, an annual tournament every fall where nature enthusiasts can vote online for Katmai’s fattest bear.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Vertical touted the dramatic locations, 12,500 extras, and abundant horses and camels made available with substantial support from Neom, the massive Saudi development with sound stages and infrastructure created by the film’s backer MBC Studios.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In contrast, natural gas is cheap, abundant, and already flows through an extensive pipeline network across the country.
    Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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