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
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.
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Falling somewhere between a French press and drip coffee, the resulting beverage is full-bodied, tasty, and fast.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 8 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
Epitomizing the full-bodied emotional materiality of his subject, Marcello goes beyond the formal and structural limitations of the biographical film, examining how acting itself can be a reflection of modernity and how performing brought Duse closer to becoming a radical political being.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Falling somewhere between a French press and drip coffee, the resulting beverage is full-bodied, tasty, and fast.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 8 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
Epitomizing the full-bodied emotional materiality of his subject, Marcello goes beyond the formal and structural limitations of the biographical film, examining how acting itself can be a reflection of modernity and how performing brought Duse closer to becoming a radical political being.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bodied
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Whole foods rich in natural color are packed with the vitamins and antioxidants growing bodies need.—
Jazmine A. Ortiz,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Romaine lettuce, for example, is richer in nutrients than iceberg lettuce because its leaves let in more sunlight.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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Naturally robust, dividing daylilies takes a bit of elbow grease.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Film Festival with a robust lineup led by female filmmakers, highlighting the nation’s growing influence in international cinema through diverse storytelling approaches.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Reese wants to skip through the rebuilding process, but doing so has already put Chicago in a position in which building a stronger talent base is going to be much more difficult.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Speaking to the crowd before the march, Eve Devitt, an Idaho human rights activist, said that LGBTQ+ history is built on fighting for rights, which makes the community stronger.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Other than making sure police are contacted, workers are instructed to take safety precautions and make sure that families understand the risk involved with the highly potent illicit drug.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The most demanding users would probably like a more potent machine, like some of the larger options here, but the Blade 14 can largely serve as your mobile media-crunching PC when needed, and normal productivity tasks are mere snacks for it.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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