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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 Dating is replete with awkward moments, from overcompensating for unwanted pauses in conversation to missing social cues to basic miscommunications and misunderstandings. Myisha Battle, Time, 29 Apr. 2025 Illinois’ history is replete with examples of the downstate-upstate Senate split. Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025 Amazon is replete with plenty of options right now, including midi and maxi lengths, wrap styles, and, of course, floral prints. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025 The tourist destination exalted for its sandy beaches and busy marina is replete with a former medieval royal retreat, Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort and the Citadel Palace. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • Photo: By Stefan Kohli The collection, which includes necklaces, rings, and earrings, takes cues from Parker’s signature ceramics style: oversized plump white studs bear a resemblance to her Puffy Daisy sconce, as does the Puffy Dome cuff bracelet.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 May 2025
  • Those plump little gems are juicy, sweet, and packed with antioxidants and fiber.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Adjective
  • Sørensen will now sit in on Novo Nordisk board meetings as an observer and will also be nominated for a full board position at the 2026 Annual General Meeting.
    Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • Peterson, 73, posted a screenshot of the article to her Instagram alongside a signature glam shot of her in full character as the Mistress of the Dark.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 26 May 2025
Adjective
  • Now, Coral Springs, considered a suburb of Fort Lauderdale but attracting Miami commuters as well, is a packed city with plenty of culture, recreation and business.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
  • The collision, which took place in a packed city center as fans were celebrating Liverpool F.C. winning the English Premier League, injured 65 people, including four children.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • For cash transactions requiring cents, the U.S. will likely follow the lead of Canada — which stopped production of its one-cent piece in 2012 — and make those round to multiples of five.
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • The design features an all-white mesh construction designed with a round toe.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Beyond satiety, their fiber and healthy fat content may help stabilize blood sugar levels—an important factor in managing energy and possibly even hunger cues.45 What Other Benefits Do Chia Seeds Offer?
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 26 May 2025
  • Scientists widely assumed that O. megalodon’s main calorie intake was in the form of whales, large preys providing also a high-caloric input thanks to their fat reserves.
    David Bressan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Adjective
  • Investment in nuclear power is growing in the U.S. after a long period of financial turmoil for the industry, including the shutdown of a dozen reactors in recent years as the industry struggled to compete against cheap and abundant natural gas.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 May 2025
  • With warmer weather comes fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables packed with abundant nutrients.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
Adjective
  • Liverpool was awash with red on Monday, with hundreds of thousands of soccer fans cramming its streets to watch an open-top bus parade celebrating the club’s 20th league title.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
  • The principality’s flag may be red and white, but Monaco is awash in blue and beige — colors Leclerc and Ferrari Style creative director Rocco Iannone drew from when collaborating on the latest capsule collection from the F1 team’s in-house fashion brand, another Leclerc side project.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • While expanding its enrollment, adding new programs and building new centers, students have complained of crowded housing and dining areas, parking shortages and some offerings that are stretched thin, such as services for immigrant students.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
  • In crowded markets, differentiation often comes from the interface, not the engine.
    Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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