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
Drawn to the appeal of plush seating, peaceful ambiance, and complimentary food and drink, frequent fliers arrived early at the airport, hoping to blitz through security and enjoy a quiet refuge in the airport lounge before their flights.
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Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 16 July 2025
Or, simply, the spacious rooms decked out in calming neutrals and plush furnishings.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2025
The public spaces by Chapi Design create a sense of calm, with contemporary decor, soft lighting and plush furnishings—more Hamptons than cruise ship.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 July 2025
There are 57 rooms, three dining venues, a legendary afternoon tea in the Garden Courtyard, and plush lounges where guests can kick back and relax all day.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
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Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 16 July 2025
Or, simply, the spacious rooms decked out in calming neutrals and plush furnishings.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2025
The public spaces by Chapi Design create a sense of calm, with contemporary decor, soft lighting and plush furnishings—more Hamptons than cruise ship.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 July 2025
There are 57 rooms, three dining venues, a legendary afternoon tea in the Garden Courtyard, and plush lounges where guests can kick back and relax all day.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
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My Feelings is a rare kind of film: emotionally rich, effortlessly paced and surprisingly funny.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Terra-cotta Tiles Terra-cotta tiles are rich, rustic, and wonderfully versatile.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images The cabin will be preset to be at the customer's ideal temperature ahead of their meeting and the concierge will help connect phones to the vehicle to run Apple CarPlay. Dropping off the vehicle is designed to be as easy and luxurious as pickup.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Despite being booked and busy during her visit in Turkey, Lopez will get to enjoy the Regnum Carya’s most luxurious and relaxing accommodation, the Crown Villa, the property tells PEOPLE.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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These cultural ties, combined with hundreds of dispensaries, vibrant music, cuisine and a robust wellness infrastructure, make the island uniquely positioned to expand its role in global wellness tourism.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The retreat from a bipartisan tradition of robust foreign aid alone will cause hundreds of thousands of deaths and could lead to millions more in the next few years by some estimates.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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For the 50th anniversary, the album will be celebrated with a deluxe edition, out Sept. 12.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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The 23-year-old singer-songwriter has released the deluxe edition of his sophomore album, Night Diving (The Cost of Growing Up), featuring 11 new tracks that chronicle themes of grief, healing, young love and self-discovery.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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Meanwhile, a beard provided a simpler solution: a luxuriant facial covering requiring only the occasional scissor trim—no barber necessary.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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