PLUSH Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

plush

adjective

Definition of plush

as in rich

having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor) a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay

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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 Founded in 2013, Miniso carries items like plush dolls, miniature lamps and perfume. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 Carpets were plush and light tans with designs in shades of brown. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Beyond their cool-girl air, the shoes offer plenty of support and cushioning thanks to their plush insoles that keep your arches comfortable for hours of strutting. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026 While towel-like options and flatwoven rugs are most common, plush materials aren’t the only option. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for plush

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush

Adjective

White jeans offer much more leeway to play with poppy seasonal colors or rich textures, like raffia, suede, and leather.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Much of that praise is thanks to its rich history, artistic treasures, and delicious food and wine, which often comes from the nearby hills of Chianti and Montalcino.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

Design Within Reach aims to make luxurious designer furniture pieces from the past and present just a little more accessible for online shoppers.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Shunya will be able to fly a pilot and either six passengers with a bit of luggage, or four in more luxurious seating.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

Definition of luxurious

Adjective

However, that is changing as the US Department of Defense seeks more robust, less vulnerable power systems for military satellites that are less hazardous than the older spacecraft powered by uranium and plutonium.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Germany, with its robust manufacturing economy, ramped up its defense spending with a clear path to reaching the 5% target.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of robust

Adjective

Off Campus came at the perfect time, as the group released the deluxe version of their album, No Hard Feelings, just weeks after the show premiered.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
That latter tune is included as a bonus track on the deluxe digital version of the new album.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026

Definition of deluxe

Adjective

Beyond California, scientists are raising alarms over the planet’s warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers in the coming weeks.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Weather aside, Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Week, running from July 6 to 9, will feature shows from 30 houses, compared with FW25’s 27-strong line-up.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

Both hotels are located along what has been dubbed Billionaires’ Beach, the ultra-luxury oceanfront corridor spanning a South Beach and Mid-Beach stretch that’s home to high-end and boutique hotels.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
For 2026, Ralph Lauren used the tournament to debut its ultra-luxury Purple Label Wimbledon capsule, designed and made in Italy.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of luxury

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