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
But things got bolder in 2026, thanks to a slew of full-bodied red manicures.
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
For a tidy, full-bodied plant, Wood recommends pruning shoots back within the framework of the shrub’s habit.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Williams conducts his orchestra with full respect for the musical's main themes of Jewish resilience, delivering a full-bodied score that feels in concert with Tevye (Topol) and his family's struggles.
—Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
But the movie’s artful direction, nimble structure, visual richness and impeccable performances make for something full-bodied, compelling and deeply affecting, its melancholy beauty lingering long after the end credits roll.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
For a tidy, full-bodied plant, Wood recommends pruning shoots back within the framework of the shrub’s habit.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Williams conducts his orchestra with full respect for the musical's main themes of Jewish resilience, delivering a full-bodied score that feels in concert with Tevye (Topol) and his family's struggles.
—Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
But the movie’s artful direction, nimble structure, visual richness and impeccable performances make for something full-bodied, compelling and deeply affecting, its melancholy beauty lingering long after the end credits roll.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bodied
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Interestingly, the internal recycling process allows the planet to maintain a thick, hydrogen-rich atmosphere that would otherwise be stripped away by the intense X-ray radiation from its host star.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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That same anti-rich mania is driving Illinois Democrats to push for a 3% surcharge levied against $1 million earners.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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In stock markets, Asia-Pacific equities rose Tuesday as auto and tech stocks gained after Nvidia announced robust revenue forecast for its key chips, and partnerships with carmakers from the region.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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The autonomous Kurdish government is widely considered a robust pro-American ally.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Boko Haram has since become stronger, with thousands of fighters and different factions, including the Islamic State West Africa Province, which is backed by the Islamic State group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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That kind of political intrusion does not make families safer or stronger.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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As a potent cold front approaches the Tri-State Area, conditions will rapidly go downhill in a hurry once Monday rolls around.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Go to Kopitiam for Malaysian street-food and potent iced coffee in a bag, Golden Diner for a truly killer pancake, and Kiki’s for cozy Greek food.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bodied. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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