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plush

adjective

Definition of plushnext
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 From hand soap dispensers to plush pumpkins, Dollar Tree is the perfect spot for budget-decor items that are already popping up for fall. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026 McCollough and Hernandez’s collection took accents from von Bonin’s work such as the exaggeration of size and the pops of color that feature in her work, which also often features plush animals. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The pillows range from fairly firm to soft and plush, depending on your dog’s needs. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026 Except for two guys taking photos of each other, making sure to get the plush green-velvet upholstery and the marble bar in the frame, the place was empty. — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
  1. rich
  2. luxurious
  3. robust
  4. deluxe
  5. strong
  6. luxuriant
  7. luxury
Adjective
  • All are worth a visit, but my personal favorite is La Vara, which blends Jewish and Moorish influences to honor Southern Spain’s rich culinary history.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In this Dutch drama series based on Noort’s bestselling novel, four rich and glamorous couples are living the dream—until one of them dies in a mysterious house fire.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • The family-friendly resort offers a host of amenities, including complimentary kayaks and paddleboards to use at the private beach, two heated pools, a luxurious spa, and more.
    — Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, the tapestry’s most singular attribute is its luxurious use of horizontal space.
    — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • And like Watkins, Jackson is robust, having missed only ten games through injury in three years.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Seaport upgrades Asbury Automotive to buy from neutral Seaport sees robust earnings growth for Asbury.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of robust
Adjective
  • Leading up to the anniversary, Beyoncé launched pre-orders for a deluxe vinyl being sold for $150.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The new 31-track album marks a return to the original album’s deluxe version, which features Spanish-language tracks.
    — Rushawn Walters, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • The latest forecast predicts the center will pass roughly 115 to 150 miles west of Kauai, close enough that any additional eastward shifts in the track could bring stronger winds and greater impacts, particularly to Kauai, the hurricane center said.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Design delivers low noise and vibration levels The new Elegance Pod is being developed with a strong focus on total system efficiency.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of strong
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  • 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
  • Train Suite Shiki-Shima is an ultra-luxury sleeper train with just 10 cars and 15 elegant suites.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The battle for super-luxury supremacy in the skies is moving further back in the cabin.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of luxury

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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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