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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

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Recent Examples of replete Indeed, the annals of stock market commentaries are replete with prognostications that, in retrospect, were almost comically wrong. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025 Lac-Brome Set along the scenic shores of Brome Lake, the quaint village of Knowlton is replete with buildings of various architectural styles, from Gothic to Greek Revival to Victorian. Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Heidi Zuckerman has married her decades-long immersion in the art world with her boundless energy to create a mini multimedia empire, replete with books, a podcast, and a newsletter—all while holding a serious day job as a museum director. Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025 Although court records are replete with references to an ongoing FBI investigation, the FBI has so far declined to comment substantively on the Zizian group. Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for replete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • Ironically, her swollen face looks plump and round despite her partial buccal fat removal — a procedure that extracts the soft pads of tissue found inside the cheeks to create a slimmer face.
    Leah Dolan, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
  • It’s packed with moisture-boosting ingredients that leave your skin feeling plump, dewy and ready to glow.
    Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The synthetic, dual-fiber bristles (a mixture of fine and thick in density) pick up just the right amount of product to deliver streak-free full application without absorbing too much product or depositing it unevenly onto skin.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The pendulum, which swung far toward inclusion in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, is now swinging back in full force in the opposite direction.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Even with a packed schedule, Freeman prioritizes self-care.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Even with a packed schedule, carve out one-on-one time with each child and provide undivided attention.
    Friends of Karen, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Birmingham 3 Regional, second round Venue: Schollmaier Arena — Fort Worth, Texas Time: 6 p.m.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • New Mexico Florida has overtaken Duke as No. 1 in offensive efficiency following both teams opening round games on Thursday.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Suet Suet is defined as rendered beef fat, and suet cakes are a mixture of suet, seeds, fruit, and other bird-friendly mix-in.
    Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
  • These include: The fat content of the ground beef: Ground beef that’s more pink is higher in fat than ground beef that’s red.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Some of the most abundant antioxidants in coffee are called polyphenols and chlorogenic acids.5 Acts as a natural stimulant: Caffeine blocks the activity of adenosine, a brain chemical that promotes relaxation and sleepiness.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Glutamate is an abundant chemical messenger that has a substantial influence on brain-cell functions, including the learning and retention of information and short- and long-term memory.
    Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Deli Boys is awash with clever references like that, especially to The Godfather.
    Isha Sharma, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Today, social media is awash with parents opposed to the idea.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In New Jersey, the primary field is much more crowded for candidates in both parties.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Tripadvisor recommends visiting in spring or fall when the weather is mild but the beach is less crowded.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

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

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