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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 Buckle up for a ripping read, one replete with brawls, a choking, firings, and even a wiretapping at the hands of Anthony Pellicano. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024 With the first three episodes available to stream as of 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, Season 3 is off to the races replete with its typical deception and twists. Megan McCluskey, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025 Enter Michigan, a team built around two 7-footers capable of running the pick-and-roll and stretching the floor, a veritable nightmare for a roster totally replete of rim-protecting big men. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025 In this excerpt, Keri regales us with the tale of an epic 22-inning game, replete with a misbehaving mascot. Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for replete 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replete
Adjective
  • Madonna kept the glam simple with a sleek, thick winged liner and a plump nude lip.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
  • It’s also loaded with moisturizing ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and vitamin E, to make sure your lips stay plump and protected.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The reservoirs for the city of Los Angeles, through the metropolitan water district, are full.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Teotihuacan was full of apartment compounds at its peak.
    Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Once installed, this setup will allow the team to create dynamic and immersive backdrops for their videos, from replicating the energy of a packed stadium to transporting viewers to breathtaking natural landscapes regularly seen in their Bucket List series.
    Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Playing well in front of a friendly, packed crowd shouldn’t be.
    Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Açaí Berries Açaí berries are small, round, dark purple berries grown in Central and South America.
    Johna Burdeos, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The round frame remains very popular, but the new version is made of titanium, a lighter metal that is more durable than stainless steel.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • With less water and more body fat than men, Whyte explains that alcohol becomes more concentrated in a woman’s system, leading to faster intoxication and prolonged exposure to its effects.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Unlike carbohydrates and fat—the other two macronutrients—protein doesn’t come with the same kind of cultural stigma.
    Kari Sonde, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Magnesium is an abundant body mineral in many foods and some common medicines.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
  • While the beach is certainly the main attraction around here, the multi-level infinity pool and on-property casino add to the already abundant charm.
    Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • From intricate dance dance routines to impressive parkour moves, the internet is awash with robots behaving bizarrely.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Social media is awash with GoFundMes, spreadsheets of evacuation shelter needs, calls for cleanup volunteers, desperate requests for pet fosters, Red Cross form explanations and FEMA aid applications.
    Mel Buer, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Profile: Dilly Dally was a stray who was taken to a crowded shelter in Imperial Valley and was then transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Shot in Delhi during the post-COVID period, the production faced logistical challenges, particularly while filming in crowded railway stations.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Replete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replete. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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