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
All rooms also have plush bed linens, Molton Brown bathroom amenities, evening turndown service, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
These lightweight headphones feature plush ear cushions and fold up compactly for runs, commutes, or whatever.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Whether navigating a theme park, running errands, or walking around town, the plush support keeps each step from feeling flat.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Perhaps the softest bath sheets on this list, their super-plush, luxurious feel also has other reviewers sold.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
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Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
These lightweight headphones feature plush ear cushions and fold up compactly for runs, commutes, or whatever.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Whether navigating a theme park, running errands, or walking around town, the plush support keeps each step from feeling flat.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Perhaps the softest bath sheets on this list, their super-plush, luxurious feel also has other reviewers sold.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
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Visitors to New Castle, Delaware, are greeted by cobblestone streets, alleys, dense urbanism and rich history.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Maryland’s identity is intertwined with the luminous blue crab, which builds up fat reserves in the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during winter hibernation, giving it a bold, rich flavor.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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All game was fair game, and eating wild things was both luxurious and banal—throughout the country the consumption of wild animals was entirely typical.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The spa Tucked away from the hotel’s main areas is the luxurious Lanesborough Club & Spa, an urban oasis widely recognized as one of the city's most exclusive wellness addresses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Last week's sell-off was triggered on Wednesday by idling – though robust – revenue projections from chipmaker Broadcom and may have been exacerbated by a call from artificial intelligence startup Anthropic for the sector to slow down its pace of advancements .—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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This robust kit includes deliciously crunchy Kennebec potato chips, furikake snack mix, Bob’s Dilly Peanuts and Jalapeño Peanuts, plus a selection of cookies, chocolates and candies.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
9 June 2026
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Although Kirby Smart and mascot Hairy Dawg made the rather crowded deluxe cover of the college football game in 2026, no Georgia or Georgia Tech player has ever received such an honor.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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Last year’s game featured the receiving duo of Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Alabama’s Ryan Williams on the standard cover, along with a host of players and coaches on the deluxe cover.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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But despite a strong sporting heritage, Panama struggled to translate their success to the football pitch.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Most other Sacramento-area incumbents cruised to strong leads in their legislative races.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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My room had a four-poster bed, a cast-iron stove and a luxuriant bathroom with a set of two freestanding baths and a large farmhouse sink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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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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And now the first ultra-luxury hotel has opened in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Ayan Zalaat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Her responsibilities include advising institutional and individual investors on acquisition strategy, structuring commercial and residential assets, and serving clients across price points ranging from entry-level properties to ultra-luxury homes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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