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 Toys and pet items made of hard plastic or metal can be sanitized with soap and disinfectant, but avoid plush or porous items that are hard to clean. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026 One editor’s mom even walked over 100K steps on vacation in one of the plush pairs. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 31 July 2026 The plush foam footbed and deep heel cup feel even better than going barefoot, cradling my feet with every step. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026 Why someone would want a plush Javert, even in bear form, boggles the mind. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for plush

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush

Adjective

It’s lightly weighted for extra coziness and comes in rich fall-ready hues like terracotta and chestnut to make your bedroom feel moodier.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
But as dreams of getting rich have grown, so have the dangers of losing it all.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

The backstory Opened in 2021, La Casa de la Playa was conceived as the most intimate and luxurious expression of the Grupo Xcaret brand.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Staterooms are boutique-hotel luxurious, featuring king beds and private balconies for sunrise coffees.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of luxurious

Adjective

Wall Street experienced a robust session, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all hitting record highs.

— Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The stock market has enjoyed robust growth during Lamont’s tenure, especially since the COVID pandemic, and those higher rates have allowed his administration to take maximum advantage of the surge.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 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

Sustained high performance by firms that treat customer value as primary remains the strongest empirical rebuttal.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Second baseman Amira Hondras, coming off a strong women’s baseball World Cup debut last week, tied the game in the at-bat prior with a single up the middle to set up Villareal’s heroics.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

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

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
The partners have yet to secure permits, meaning the ultra-luxury transformation will take several years to finalize.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of luxury

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