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 seat is versatile enough to be used in multiple rooms, including bedrooms, living areas, or office spaces, and the plush backrest is removable and reversible to accommodate different seating needs.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
This plush combo is what makes the leather upholstery stand out even more.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
More than 50,000 have been purchased in the past month, and shoppers love all its features, including its Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification and its extra plush fill.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Best Spring Porch Decor Deals Upgrade your curb appeal for spring with our favorite spring porch decor deals, including a lavender wreath, tall planters for your front door, plush outdoor throw pillows, and hanging planters.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
This plush combo is what makes the leather upholstery stand out even more.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
More than 50,000 have been purchased in the past month, and shoppers love all its features, including its Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification and its extra plush fill.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Best Spring Porch Decor Deals Upgrade your curb appeal for spring with our favorite spring porch decor deals, including a lavender wreath, tall planters for your front door, plush outdoor throw pillows, and hanging planters.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
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That night, Joost wanted to dine at a real restaurant like rich foreigners.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The exempt areas include the Red Sea tourist resorts of Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Marsa Alam, as well as the antiquities-rich southern cities of Aswan and Luxor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the way Marchenko insists on drawing lines of uncomplicated beauty through the howling darkness of these songs gives his solitude a luxurious, almost decadent quality.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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Striking new lights — inside and out — add to the visual appeal of a luxurious new interior and entirely new exterior.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Job growth is projected at a robust 10% by 2034.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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This year’s lineup though, is among the most robust it’s organized to date, with Post Malone, Twenty One Pilots and Zac Brown Band all listed as headliners, while Megan Moroney, Ravyn Lenae, Russell Dickerson and Dominic Fike are all on the bill as well.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ground-level studio apartment, which serves as a deluxe guest suite, has its own kitchen, full bathroom, and washer/dryer unit.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Pre-order Aster's deluxe limited-edition at Amazon now.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The legislation has stalled amid strong pushback from critics.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kodai Senga got the ball for the Mets and turned in a strong performance in his season debut.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
1 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
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There was a long, luxuriant lunch at Suginome, one of the city's oldest ryōtei, a genre of restaurant that, not so long ago, offered entertainment by geisha and private rooms where businessmen and politicians made deals over elaborate dinners.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The ultra-luxury line was acquired by Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group in 2022 and relaunched following a $170 million refurbishment of its two ocean ships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The gains spanned both ends of the market, from condos under $500,000 to ultra-luxury properties above $5 million.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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