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
Blending several varieties of olives will result in a less intense, often more pleasing oil, while one made from a single cultivar tends to produce a more full-bodied, often spicier oil.
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The Italian bob typically combines a high-shine finish with full-bodied lengths curled neatly under at the ends.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 7 June 2025
Pale pink in the glass, this rosé has aromas of vanilla, cherry, and strawberry that transform to full-bodied flavors of red raspberry, cherry-vanilla, and candied orange peel on the palate.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
At that time most Champagne was sweeter and more full-bodied to match the rich French cuisine covered in heavy sauces.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The Italian bob typically combines a high-shine finish with full-bodied lengths curled neatly under at the ends.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 7 June 2025
Pale pink in the glass, this rosé has aromas of vanilla, cherry, and strawberry that transform to full-bodied flavors of red raspberry, cherry-vanilla, and candied orange peel on the palate.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
At that time most Champagne was sweeter and more full-bodied to match the rich French cuisine covered in heavy sauces.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bodied
Adjective
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During a muggy Tuesday afternoon in early July, nearly a dozen blue-collar residents hoping to walk away a few bucks richer spent their lunch break playing the slots.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Shapiro’s tone is conversational, luring us into a rich story about American media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Brewer, particularly, redefines the bullying aristocrat, played in the movie as a simpering sadist, but a more robust, complicated man onstage.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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This still isn’t perfect, but as AI models improve, the software that these amateur developers create will become increasingly complex and robust.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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That’s a potent incentive to take your vacation and come back to work energized.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Much like its approach to skincare, Korean hair care is rooted in a philosophy of prevention, nourishment, and layering lightweight yet potent formulas.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bodied. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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