1
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay
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2
as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a plush estate filled with priceless art and antiques
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Recent Examples of plush
Comments Relaxation, a change of scenery, pampering at a plush hotel, and dining at excellent restaurants are elements of a memorable vacation.
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Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
It’s handwoven designed for all types of weather, and stuffed with a plush filling that doesn’t lose its shape.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
The renovation introduced French doors, raised ceilings, and a spacious living area adorned with plush furnishings and a high-end stereo system, reflecting Hackman's refined yet comfortable aesthetic.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
As Walsh recounts in his book, the plane’s interior features far more plush and spacious accommodations than a commercial equivalent.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
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Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
It’s handwoven designed for all types of weather, and stuffed with a plush filling that doesn’t lose its shape.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
The renovation introduced French doors, raised ceilings, and a spacious living area adorned with plush furnishings and a high-end stereo system, reflecting Hackman's refined yet comfortable aesthetic.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
As Walsh recounts in his book, the plane’s interior features far more plush and spacious accommodations than a commercial equivalent.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
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But the advent of name, image and likeness earnings for college athletes threw yet another roadblock at Johnson’s attempt to establish an identity and maintain some continuity, as programs with richer collectives lured key players away.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Rochford’s Guinness Beef Stew is a rich, chunky dish infused with traditional Guinness beer and brightened with fresh rosemary, and cherry tomatoes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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That day has come with the debut of this fine fragrance, which translates its signature warm, sweet and slightly spicy notes into a luxurious perfume.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Sea Island, Georgia Southern charm and golfing excellence abound at Sea Island’s two luxurious sister resorts, The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island on the coast of Georgia.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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In the forties, when the Red Scare began in earnest, a robust federal workforce was still a new proposition, and not one that everyone in Washington was willing to concede.—
Beverly Gage,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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As conflict between the Colonies and Great Britain grew increasingly likely, Rind steered the press toward more active engagement with political issues, offering a robust defense of the Colonies, says Karen A. Weyler, author of Empowering Words: Outsiders and Authorship in Early America.—
Alexandra Cox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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After stocking up on new launches and bestsellers, shoppers can receive a deluxe Ultra Facial Cream, Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, Creamy Avocado Eye Cream and more courtesy of Kiehl’s.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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The package includes a two-night stay in a deluxe king or executive king suite and picnic bites for the boat tour created by Chef Fabio.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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