PLUSH Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

plush

adjective

Definition of plush

as in rich

having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor) a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay

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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 Manchester, England — Stepping inside the plush halls of Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium before Wednesday’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain felt a bit like walking into an alternative universe. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Combined with plush cushioning, these thoughtful details make Bombas socks stand out from the average pair. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026 The terrace actually spans two decks—something which Sirena says is totally unique, even among larger superyachts—with an elegant wood and metal staircase that leads from the airy patio on the main deck to a plush lounge on the deck above. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 Sweeping around Earth about 1,040 times, the plush mascot served as a playful ambassador for European science before returning home safely. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plush

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush

Adjective

Ocean iron fertilization grew from the idea that iron-rich dust blown across the oceans during past ice ages fed blooms of phytoplankton, helping to lower atmospheric CO₂.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
That opened the door to a rich landscape of DIY VR development, complete with software tools and hardware advice on how to get started.

— Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

Zook Cabins The bathroom, by contrast, is comparatively luxurious.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
Nike has released countless premium renditions of its beloved Air Max 95 sneaker over its three decades-plus on the market, but few are as luxurious as the aptly named Air Max 95 Lux.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxurious

Adjective

The most robust evidence in the field is a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery in 2024, which looked at airflow during mouth occlusion in more than 50 patients.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
But Hayden said the Shuckers Union will have a pretty robust sparkling wine menu — one that isn’t just prosecco or just champagne, but the fun sparkling wines found around the world that usually fall in the middle of those two wines’ price points.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of robust

Adjective

My deluxe room on the second floor had high ceilings and views of the Swiss Institute across the street.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
All five extra songs will be available in a standalone vinyl edition, as well as in a deluxe 2CD edition and across all digital formats.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of deluxe

Adjective

Policymakers recognized that American companies needed a stronger reason to invest in innovation.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Meta Platforms, which is pushing its Muse AI agent, lost 7% after reporting stronger revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected, though its profit fell short.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

Olivia Miles, the rookie point guard for the Minnesota Lynx, wears a pair of bug-eyed sports goggles, black and bulbous, sometimes held in place by a thick strap that runs through her luxuriant Afro.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
At the end of the fifth group, one girl’s face blossomed into a radiant flower, and another drew herself with luxuriant pigtails, standing beneath a bright red beating heart.

— James Gordon, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of luxuriant

Adjective

But two segments of the market — ultra-luxury homes and more affordable condos — were still going strong in September, according to new data from the Miami Association of Realtors.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Ultra-luxury all-inclusive Regent Seven Seas Cruises will inaugurate its full-winter Mediterranean program this year—with pricing inclusive of excursions, food, beverages, and amenities like Wi-Fi.

— Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxury

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