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 Using a clean, plush microfiber cloth, lightly wipe in one direction with minimal pressure. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026 Those loops create a soft, nubby surface that feels plush and looks dimensional from a distance. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Even American culture’s misguided attempt at welcoming the object through a decades-long foray into plush toilet covers elicits reflective disgust. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026 The eatery is still a draw today (the owners are restaurateurs in Bordeaux), offering a smattering of specialties from southwest France, as well as plush pairings like local oysters with lemon cream and caviar. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 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
  • Designed to be charming and romantic, rooms have a B&B feel with canopy beds, rich drapery, plush chairs, hardwood floors, and walls adorned with chair rail and crown molding.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Each spoonful was rich and silky, with creamy vanilla pudding coating tender banana slices and vanilla wafers that soaked up enough sweetness to become cake-like.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • The luxurious primary bath features a jetted bathtub, a Roman shower, double sinks, ample storage and a makeup vanity with a chair for seating.
    — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • By James Raia The 2026 Genesis G90 is a wonderfully luxurious, smooth-driving, powerful family sedan.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • According to park factor, the run-scoring environment at Sutter Health the past two seasons is the second-most robust in the majors, behind only Coors Field.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • For everyone’s peace of mind, robust security measures must be put in place to ensure that only genuine factory software can be installed and that hackers are locked out.
    — Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of robust
Adjective
  • The trio of high-rise towers was intended to house luxury condominiums, apartments, a five-star Park Hyatt hotel and an indoor mall that would include deluxe shops and restaurants.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Like the Fondation Cartier, PAC and the Shed package their radicalism in deluxe architectural confections.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • This is a strong day to pitch, perform, flirt, draft, or share something that feels alive.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • While heavy foreign equity selling earlier this year weighed on the won, Goldman said those outflows have slowed, allowing the currency's strong external fundamentals to reassert themselves.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of strong
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  • 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
  • Daniel Mendelsohn, the most recent translator of the Odyssey, preserves that scheme, writing a detailed, luxuriant, often beautiful line.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Definition of luxuriant
Adjective
  • Duchon said not to expect prices for ultra-luxury homes in Miami-Dade to come down any time soon.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • None was in the bulk volume segment, and none was in the super-luxury segment.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of luxury

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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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