1
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay
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2
as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a plush estate filled with priceless art and antiques
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Recent Examples of plush
While Audi is the sport-luxury brand for Volkswagen’s array of brands, its comfort was good but wasn’t as plush as VW’s upscale brand Porsche.
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Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The Beats Studio Pro Bluetooth headphones, discounted by 31%, deliver deep bass and plush comfort with spatial audio magic that especially shines with Apple gear.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Storm King’s swooping meadows are plush with grasses just starting to brown.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Instead of treats, this calendar is packed with a mix of exciting goodies like plush toys, kicker toys, balls and popular stimulants like catnip and silvervine to keep your kitty playful and merry.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The Beats Studio Pro Bluetooth headphones, discounted by 31%, deliver deep bass and plush comfort with spatial audio magic that especially shines with Apple gear.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Storm King’s swooping meadows are plush with grasses just starting to brown.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Instead of treats, this calendar is packed with a mix of exciting goodies like plush toys, kicker toys, balls and popular stimulants like catnip and silvervine to keep your kitty playful and merry.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
Adjective
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The thrill of the unexplained is what prompts so many to take ghost tours, which often tell juicy and sometimes goosebump-inducing stories that give historic sites a richer context.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The upper of the shoes is made from a rich suede in a burgundy wine color, which adds texture to the heels and serves as the backdrop for the colorful beaded spikes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The label doesn’t specify the thread count, but the sheets certainly felt soft and luxurious.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the early modern era, sugar was a valuable luxurious commodity, replacing honey as a sweetener.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While Tennessee’s robust food bank network provides support, the SNAP program covers almost 10 times the number of meals than food banks are able to provide.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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While official figures show America's economy growing at a robust pace, a number of states are currently teetering on the edge of an economic downturn, according to Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Abrams released The Secret of Us, her second album, in June 2024, and dropped the deluxe version that October.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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The prize is a 1-night stay in a deluxe suite at The Surrey Hotel during the months of October 2025-March 2026 and a complimentary 60-minute custom facial spa treatment.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rockets big man Alperen Şengün was limited to 5-of-18 shooting after a strong season opener in Oklahoma City.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smith cited a strong support network for transgender students on campus during her appearance.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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An informal cut, perhaps, though the top’s material — a luxuriant silk crepe — helped elevate the look.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Beyond it is a three-hectare haven of silvery olive trees, luxuriant Washingtonia palms, and lawns where peacocks wander freely.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Since its release in 1925 — 100 years and eight generations ago — the Rolls-Royce Phantom has maintained its position as the British ultra-luxury brand’s most expensive (and exclusive) model.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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High-end luxury prices start at nearly five times that price, while ultra-luxury surge to more than 12 times the typical home price.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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