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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 The market is replete with new tools coming out, tools to help your existing employees do things better. Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Amazon is currently replete with early Prime Day deals on some of our favorite makeup, skincare, and haircare brands. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 7 July 2025 Now, tangible results have emerged in a field replete with postulates and presumptions. Jenna Ahart, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2025 Formula 1, replete with plenty of fiery crashes, is nevertheless the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition and is increasing its fan base in the U.S. — thanks in part to hit Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • During early October’s harvest, when golden Chasselas grapes are at their plump and juicy peak, explore medieval villages and 10th-century stone walls on foot, like on a 6.8-mile hike from St. Saphorin to Lutry, and visit cellars aboard the Lavaux Express train.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 18 July 2025
  • Ripe cherries should be large and plump, while undersized cherries likely need more time to mature.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • The walkout lower level includes a full home gym and sauna.
    Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
  • More: At least 80 bars, restaurants have opened so far in Louisville in 2025: See the full list Reach food and dining reporter Amanda Hancock at [email protected].
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2025
Adjective
  • President Donald Trump wasn’t invited to the NAACP’s annual convention — but even in his absence, the effects of his presidency loomed over a packed ballroom in uptown Charlotte Sunday.
    Julia Coin Updated July 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2025
  • The packed living rooms and TikTok-worthy, standing-room-only bar scenes where spectators gather to watch the show live look like sporting events.
    Cynthia Salinas Cappellano, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • Of course, Funko Pops! are instantly recognizable: oversized heads, small bodies, and those signature large, round black eyes.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • Above the little red roof of the shed and the round elder tree, all around the jagged holly, above the slope descending to and from the lake, above the water and the mountain.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • As if the fleeting raindrops themselves were fat, lazy flies.
    Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
  • Peabody closed Tuesday at $17.34, and the stock pays a dividend yield of 1.7% — fatter than the S & P 500 yield of 1.18%.
    Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Adjective
  • One way, related to my own mining venture, is through olivine, a naturally abundant magnesium silicate with extraordinary potential.
    Sahit Muja, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • In point of fact, in parks and gardens abundant in plants and flowers, the grass is nothing more than a backdrop.
    Fabio Morábito, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • Now my house is awash with the LED glow of charging bulbs that are just waiting for the next power outage to do their trick.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
  • In late spring and early summer, the meadows are awash with vibrant wildflowers like lupine, Indian paintbrush, and asters.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • Also in central Gaza on Sunday, at least 12 people were killed and more than 40 injured when an Israeli airstrike targeted a crowded junction, according to Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex central Gaza City.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
  • The downside of this route is that digital books can easily get lost in the shuffle of crowded devices.
    Vikrant Shaurya, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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