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
The original collection of 1920s plush toys, which originally belonged to Milne's son, Christopher Robin, has been on display in New York for decades, but the original Roo doll was lost in an orchard in the 1930s.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Not to mention, the chairs and sofa both come with plush foam cushions for comfort that will support you (or guests) for hours.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Lounges beckon with long communal tables, plush banquettes, and modular sofas designed for meeting and working.
—Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Small additions—like pillows or blankets on the couch, or a plush rug in a grassy color—are all that's necessary to improve the emotional tone of a space.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Not to mention, the chairs and sofa both come with plush foam cushions for comfort that will support you (or guests) for hours.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Lounges beckon with long communal tables, plush banquettes, and modular sofas designed for meeting and working.
—Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Small additions—like pillows or blankets on the couch, or a plush rug in a grassy color—are all that's necessary to improve the emotional tone of a space.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
Adjective
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Here, this translates as an exuberance of bread, meat and dairy, rich and fortifying.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Set on a quiet street in heart of the Marais with its lively village atmosphere, luxurious Maison Proust is the ideal refuge for those who appreciate hotels with character, art, literature and history, and who seek a tranquil weekend escape in the heart of Paris.—
Ellie Seymour,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
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Give your bedscape a luxurious upgrade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Over the next decade, the PCOS community underwent the most robust and extensive disease-renaming process in history.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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JPMorgan initiates Kailera Therapeutics as overweight JPMorgan says the biotech company has a robust pipeline.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Fans are already scheming how this might happen — whether Kahan releases a deluxe version of The Great Divide and Bridgers appears, or something else entirely.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Pick up some Georgia peaches from the farm stand and give them the deluxe treatment.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Lewis-Skelly and Calafiori continued to provide balance against Atletico three days later, and were also key components to Arsenal’s strong start against West Ham, alongside Leandro Trossard.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The case that Ashton and Bradley heavily influenced each other is stronger, if also strained.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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But now all that luxuriant coat is starting to come off.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 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
Adjective
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At the ultra-luxury tier, premium finishes may be expected rather than rewarded.—
Zakkiyyah Terrell White,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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In keeping with the ultra-luxury playbook, the property is now being held off the market deliberately.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 May 2026
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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