plush

adjective

Definition of plushnext
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 color palette was dominated by yellows and blues, and the furnishings were plush and heavily embroidered. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026 At the opposite end, the foredeck features a plush private lounge. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026 The suites are comfortable and thoughtfully outfitted, with private waterfront porches, plush living rooms with complimentary mini-bar offerings, and outdoor showers for rinsing off salt and sand. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 The nooks, with their plush seating and fluffy pillows, have books stacked on either end. — Jaha Nailah Avery, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
  1. rich
  2. luxurious
  3. robust
  4. deluxe
  5. strong
  6. luxuriant
  7. luxury
Adjective
  • There’s a rich sense of history here, too, from the naming of all four stands after club legends and former owner Sir Jack Hayward to the statue of England great Billy Wright that sits outside the main entrance on Waterloo Road.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The island is home to rich coastal ecosystems and serves as a nesting place for several species of sea turtles.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of rich
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  • Modern outfits that look equally effortless, luxurious, and timeless—and prove once again that the strongest looks aren’t always the loudest ones.
    — Miriam Nehring, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After recent investment, Half Moon now has 210 rooms and suites plus 19 famously luxurious villas, all either new or newly refurbished, split among three distinct properties comprising the resort.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • The first crucial step is robust risk management, preventing liabilities from arising.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The robust gains and lack of safety concerns led the Food and Drug Administration to approve Regeneron’s Otarmeni therapy in April for the small group of people with this rare genetic mutation.
    — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of robust
Adjective
  • For families Studios, suites, and deluxe level kings are all spacious enough for families—but for the latter of those options be sure to book early, as there are only 16 up for grabs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In the years after Peart’s death, surviving Rush bassist/singer Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson worked on their individual solo projects while their classic albums were reissued as deluxe anniversary packages.
    — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • Indonesia’s Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency said August and September are expected to be the most critical months as dry vegetation and strong winds create favorable conditions for fires to spread rapidly.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • For someone who is dogmatic, or has a strong commitment to evangelism, this may not be satisfactory.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of strong
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  • At the end of the fifth group, one girl’s face blossomed into a radiant flower, and another drew herself with luxuriant pigtails, standing beneath a bright red beating heart.
    — James Gordon, Time, 14 July 2026
  • Daniel Mendelsohn, the most recent translator of the Odyssey, preserves that scheme, writing a detailed, luxuriant, often beautiful line.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Definition of luxuriant
Adjective
  • By the time the sixth ship rolls out, Explora Journeys president Anna Nash said, the company will account for about 25% of global ultra-luxury cruise capacity.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The condo’s listing price is on par with a new ultra-luxury development on the island, The Mansions at Fisher Island.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury

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