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
All rooms also have plush bed linens, Molton Brown bathroom amenities, evening turndown service, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
These lightweight headphones feature plush ear cushions and fold up compactly for runs, commutes, or whatever.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Whether navigating a theme park, running errands, or walking around town, the plush support keeps each step from feeling flat.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Perhaps the softest bath sheets on this list, their super-plush, luxurious feel also has other reviewers sold.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
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Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
These lightweight headphones feature plush ear cushions and fold up compactly for runs, commutes, or whatever.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Whether navigating a theme park, running errands, or walking around town, the plush support keeps each step from feeling flat.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Perhaps the softest bath sheets on this list, their super-plush, luxurious feel also has other reviewers sold.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
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Plenty of restaurants in New York are preposterously expensive, and Marcel is, too—a cocktail alone can run more than forty bucks—but the restaurant pulls off the much rarer trick of feeling actually rich.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Gardena and salted amber give this shimmery body mist a rich, tropical vacation sort of scent profile.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Investing in a decadent body butter is like upgrading your flimsy blanket to a plush throw or changing scratchy sheets for a luxurious cotton set—the small change makes a huge difference in your life.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Thoughtful amenities include complimentary bottled water, hydration packets, and plush beds with a selection of Malouf pillows for a luxurious night’s sleep, while floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies or patios showcase the scenery.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Still, other aviation experts said the continual efforts to modify the B-52 suggests more robust and consistent military funding is needed.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Companies want strategic locations, with ready access to their customers and suppliers through a robust network of roads, bridges, ports, and airports.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Although Kirby Smart and mascot Hairy Dawg made the rather crowded deluxe cover of the college football game in 2026, no Georgia or Georgia Tech player has ever received such an honor.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons, USC quarterback Jayden Maiava and Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore also appear on the deluxe cover.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Catherine Bracy, the CEO of TechEquity, a tech advocacy group that favors stronger AI regulations, speculated that the Anthropic employees were receiving advice to back Becerra because of his frontrunner status.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Colorado Avalanche executive Joe Sakic followed a similar path, while others who enjoyed long on-ice careers and went on to win Cups as coaches like Quenneville and Randy Carlyle didn’t have nearly as strong of HHOF cases as players as Brind’Amour does.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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My room had a four-poster bed, a cast-iron stove and a luxuriant bathroom with a set of two freestanding baths and a large farmhouse sink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The luxuriant texture combined with the umami depth-charge can stun a table into silence.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The membership club, founded in partnership with Splendid Sea AG, is a first-of-its kind experience meant to transfer the ultra-luxury lifestyle that the Maybach brand brings to the open road to the water.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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By 2016, his youngest brother had joined the team, and for over a decade, the partnership remained steady, placing S3 Ingenieros in the world of ultra-luxury development.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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