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 neroli and marshmallow in Love Don’t Be Shy amplify the sweetness and make everything feel plusher and more romantic.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Like Khloe Kardashian and Chappell Roan before her, Goodall sat in a plush pink armchair opposite host Alex Cooper, who lobbed personal questions across the ottoman.
—Michelle Nijhuis, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Once defined by school bus-sized behemoths, the class has evolved to include vehicles that combine plush comfort, forward-thinking tech, and top-notch performance into a single convenient package.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Best Interactive Plush Baby’s first plush pal is always ready to play—no bones about it!
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Like Khloe Kardashian and Chappell Roan before her, Goodall sat in a plush pink armchair opposite host Alex Cooper, who lobbed personal questions across the ottoman.
—Michelle Nijhuis, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Once defined by school bus-sized behemoths, the class has evolved to include vehicles that combine plush comfort, forward-thinking tech, and top-notch performance into a single convenient package.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Best Interactive Plush Baby’s first plush pal is always ready to play—no bones about it!
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
Adjective
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Being part of this team, there’s so much rich history.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The cool colors seemed colder, the warm ones red-hot, and the subtle gradations across the spectrum were seemingly infinite and filled with rich detail.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The seven-piece Horsebit Colleciton includes five bottoms and two jackets that are decorated with luxurious hardware for a polished edge.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Where would his luxurious effort last night rank in terms of another award that does not exist, namely the greatest-ever assist in the Champions League?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Vanderbilt hospital is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center within 150 miles, the top designation verified by the American College of Surgeons for around-the-clock specialists, a high volume of trauma cases, robust research and quality patient care.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Griffin and Secretary of State Cole Jester stressed at Thursday's news conference that incidents of voter fraud are rare and that the state's election laws are some of the most robust in the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rush just released the 50-track super deluxe anthology RUSH 50, which runs from the first-ever reissue of their 1973 debut single through a live recording of the final song Lee, Lifeson and Peart played together during the R40 tour closer at the Forum.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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Go back to the days of acoustic or deluxe CDs and regular and signed and call it a day.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, while vision isn’t their strongest sense, dogs may even be able to see certain aspects of a TV show.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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The young right-hander put together a strong season, but few were better after the All-Star break.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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An informal cut, perhaps, though the top’s material — a luxuriant silk crepe — helped elevate the look.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Beyond it is a three-hectare haven of silvery olive trees, luxuriant Washingtonia palms, and lawns where peacocks wander freely.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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High-end luxury prices start at nearly five times that price, while ultra-luxury surge to more than 12 times the typical home price.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Fisker, 62, is best known for designing ultra-luxury cars for BMW, Ford, Tesla, and Aston Martin before starting Fisker Automotive in 2007.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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