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 The whisky is rich, sweet, and full-bodied on the palate. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Wines from Paso Robles have traditionally been associated with full-bodied reds made from primarily Bordeaux and Rhône varieties as well as Zinfandel, though over 60 different grapes are grown in the AVA. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025 Jourdan Dunn made her claim for pixie cuts, while Uche Natori rebutted with a full-bodied bob, but both marked this season as the best time for short hair. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025 The cooked cereal maltiness is well-balanced by the sweetness, creating a full-bodied, smooth, and creamy mouthfeel with a distinct weight. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
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  • As winds churn up cold water off the Southern California coast, sediment rich in nutrients is swirled up from the ocean floor and becomes feed for smaller creatures in the water who are eaten by larger ones like pelicans, whales and all kinds of fish.
    Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Louise insisted the show didn’t make the cast rich.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Now, compared to recent offseasons, the group appears far less robust.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Developing robust risk management strategies is not about paranoia but preparedness.
    Jim Stevenson, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • This threat, while at its most potent with just 24 hours left on the filing deadline clock, will continue to pose a danger to all users for some months to come.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This fantasy of reconciliation is especially potent in the series’ later seasons, written and released in the wake of #MeToo.
    Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2025

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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bodied. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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