as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee
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Recent Examples of full-bodied
After 12–24 hours in the fridge, the full-bodied cold brew is ready to drink with no traces of fatty acids or bitter oils.
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Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Many of them are made from white grape varieties, but one of our all-time favorites is Amarone, a full-bodied red with excellent texture, depth, and mouthfeel.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
New & Noteworthy Take your ramen to the next level with Swanson Ramen Chicken Broth, a rich, full-bodied broth infused with garlic, ginger and soy for bold, authentic flavor.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Palmieri, who was known not just for his musical prowess but for his full-bodied approach to conducting, became an elder statesman of both salsa and Latin jazz in later years, serving as the gold standard for innovation and creativity.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
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Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Many of them are made from white grape varieties, but one of our all-time favorites is Amarone, a full-bodied red with excellent texture, depth, and mouthfeel.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
New & Noteworthy Take your ramen to the next level with Swanson Ramen Chicken Broth, a rich, full-bodied broth infused with garlic, ginger and soy for bold, authentic flavor.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Palmieri, who was known not just for his musical prowess but for his full-bodied approach to conducting, became an elder statesman of both salsa and Latin jazz in later years, serving as the gold standard for innovation and creativity.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bodied
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Gregerson’s shows her at the peak of her signature tercets, weaving together the microscopic and the grand threads of science, art, and history into wonderfully rich sonic landscapes.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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In traditional steakhouse fashion, interiors will feature rich dark woods, brass metal accents and a monochromatic palette.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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The American Chemistry Council took issue with the report’s findings on low birth weight and liver issues, arguing that the evidence wasn’t as robust as the report claimed.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Although the West has humanoid robotics players such as Boston Dynamics and Tesla, China occupies the industry’s vanguard thanks to its huge market, a mature industrial base of chips, sensors, and batteries, as well as robust state support.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Summit kept up the strong play as its defense forced and recovered a fumble from Dallas Simmons.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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When combined Robinson’s primal screams and the writing team’s knack for crafting slightly askew sentences that turn into dialogue earworms, the fake company names a potent blend of comedy that feels like it was always destined to define comedy in the 2020s.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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The more potent and longer-lasting form, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is produced naturally when the body is exposed to sunlight and is also found in animal products, while vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) comes from plant or fungal sources, per the National Institutes of Health.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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