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
With a silky lyocell fabric and fiber shell, this plush pick from Sijo maintains its chill at all times.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Forget the pins and plush mascots — the hottest collectible at the Winter Games apparently comes in a foil wrapper.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Necker Island, located a short boat ride from Virgin Gorda, features plush villas and lush landscaping.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Visitors have been crowding Ichikawa City Zoo after photos of a baby macaque clutching an oversized plush orangutan spread across social media.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Forget the pins and plush mascots — the hottest collectible at the Winter Games apparently comes in a foil wrapper.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Necker Island, located a short boat ride from Virgin Gorda, features plush villas and lush landscaping.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Visitors have been crowding Ichikawa City Zoo after photos of a baby macaque clutching an oversized plush orangutan spread across social media.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
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Some of us have guest lectured in his law school class on the Arkansas Constitution, and his passion for our state's rich heritage is evident.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hiring an experienced guide, such as Eduard Casajuana at Mallorcalpina or Pep Platel at ViuAventura, will result in a richer overall experience.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Burch showed rich tapestry opera coats with coordinating heels, beaded secretary sweaters with high-slit pencil skirts and grandpa’s snuggly cords and sweaters done with a more luxurious, indulgent hand.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Guests can tour the 50-hectare landscape, enjoy fresh local dishes, culinary and wellness workshops, and rest easy in a luxurious lodge for an overnight stay.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the past few election cycles, this correlation has become more robust.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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The same principles can be used by engineers to develop technical systems that are robust, efficient and adaptable – just like biological solutions often are.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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With 89 total rooms, options range from deluxe king rooms to double queens—both featuring accessible mobility and hearing options—as well as a family-style room with multiple semi-private sleeping areas for those traveling in a group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jones put out a deluxe edition of the album in August, featuring eight new songs and collaborations with Alicia Keys and Leon Thomas.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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The sport, therefore, has a strong relationship with the military, with troops in such environments regularly skinning up mountains before skiing back down.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Officers reportedly detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, later identified as Lisboa.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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In luxuriant landscapes, Shinomiya’s trio (voiced by Riku Hagiwara, Kotone Furukawa and Miyu Irino) throw lines at each other with strong alchemy.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Myrtle is much better matched by the title creature itself, a one-eyed puffball (Americans might compare it to the ‘90s Post Honeycomb cereal mascot) that flits and flies around with its luxuriant auburn coat fluttering in the breeze.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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The ultra-luxury suites in the latter are its crown jewels, designed to deliver the ultimate indulgence in space, amenities, and 24/7 personalized attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Silversea Best cruises for ultra-luxury Couples looking to sail on one of the most luxurious cruise lines in the world will want to book Silversea.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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