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
Typically, additive-free tequila is full-bodied but not heavy and moves slowly down the glass.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 July 2025
For gamers and music lovers, the Razer Kraken V3 Pro gaming headset is now $60 off and delivers full-bodied audio plus wild haptic feedback that shakes things up.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Her sound was magisterial and rich, a full-bodied account — until the very end.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
The final result was a full-bodied bourbon that retained many congeners from its low proof, both off the still and into the barrel.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 July 2025
For gamers and music lovers, the Razer Kraken V3 Pro gaming headset is now $60 off and delivers full-bodied audio plus wild haptic feedback that shakes things up.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Her sound was magisterial and rich, a full-bodied account — until the very end.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
The final result was a full-bodied bourbon that retained many congeners from its low proof, both off the still and into the barrel.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bodied
Adjective
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The whiskey features rich aromas of vanilla, pipe tobacco, old leather, and cinnamon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Shot over three years on a vintage Bolex camera, the film is a rich portrait of an elderly, unnamed woman who, born in a cave more than 60 years ago, now lives in a village caring for her children and grandchildren.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His worry is that a robust response could be lacking since both the U.S. and a number of European countries have cut so much of their humanitarian aid.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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For example, say an electronics company that recently released its latest smartphone model noticed sales were struggling in a region that was historically a robust market.—
Cassi Hallam,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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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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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Her journey captures exactly what's making TikTok Shop such a potent engine for indie retailers: discoverability, community, and authentic human connection.—
Catherine Erdly,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Wall Street Journal reports the drug is so potent, even trace amounts can be fatal — and it’s already caused at least 400 deaths in the U.K.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bodied. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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