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
Thanks to her thick hair and naturally wavy texture, Rosalía’s collarbone-length chop looks particularly full-bodied and voluminous.
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Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The final of the five-wine lineup was a rich, full-bodied syrah, featuring the varietal’s distinct peppery notes with a surprisingly strong hit of sweet vanilla flavors.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Try something local, such as the Lugana (an aromatic white wine produced on the shores of Lake Garda) or a full-bodied Amarone from nearby Valpolicella.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The series is a full-bodied modular robot designed for versatility, offering extensive upper-body mobility with 39 degrees of freedom while remaining stationary below the waist.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
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Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The final of the five-wine lineup was a rich, full-bodied syrah, featuring the varietal’s distinct peppery notes with a surprisingly strong hit of sweet vanilla flavors.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Try something local, such as the Lugana (an aromatic white wine produced on the shores of Lake Garda) or a full-bodied Amarone from nearby Valpolicella.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The series is a full-bodied modular robot designed for versatility, offering extensive upper-body mobility with 39 degrees of freedom while remaining stationary below the waist.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bodied
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Visitors to New Castle, Delaware, are greeted by cobblestone streets, alleys, dense urbanism and rich history.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Maryland’s identity is intertwined with the luminous blue crab, which builds up fat reserves in the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during winter hibernation, giving it a bold, rich flavor.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The modest growth was partly driven by robust investment in data center machinery and equipment, the statistics bureau said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Before the Seventies, New York’s social safety net was relatively robust.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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For dinner off the islet, the local fine dining scene is strong with options like Chef Duc’s Mango Rooms, and Mùa by Truc, which are all worth a visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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There will also be a strong north to south longshore current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Lupino makes the most of a low budget, crafting a genuinely suspenseful thriller with potent emotional resonance.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Lebanon’s fractured system of government makes those fears of civil war or sectarian strife more potent.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bodied. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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