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
From plush bath towels to modern towel bars and hooks, these bath finds are both stylish and functional.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
Their cushioning runs the length of their footbeds, which feels plush on long days but doesn’t add a ton of unwanted warmth.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 7 July 2025
Guests find cozy corners with plush chairs, high-top tables for working professionals, and a lively patio for socializing into the night.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Sharply dressed in a dapper black suit with a matching black button-down shirt, the fourth overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft sat down on a plush couch inside Lowe’s Tech Hub and could mentally exhale for just a split second.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
Their cushioning runs the length of their footbeds, which feels plush on long days but doesn’t add a ton of unwanted warmth.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 7 July 2025
Guests find cozy corners with plush chairs, high-top tables for working professionals, and a lively patio for socializing into the night.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Sharply dressed in a dapper black suit with a matching black button-down shirt, the fourth overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft sat down on a plush couch inside Lowe’s Tech Hub and could mentally exhale for just a split second.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
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Shapiro’s tone is conversational, luring us into a rich story about American media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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During a muggy Tuesday afternoon in early July, nearly a dozen blue-collar residents hoping to walk away a few bucks richer spent their lunch break playing the slots.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The spa pairs the area’s historic healing legacy with a hyper-modern approach, elevated by luxurious Italian design and warm hospitality.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Investing in your body care routine can transform your daily regimen into a luxurious ritual, especially with the skin-baring summer months ahead.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Brewer, particularly, redefines the bullying aristocrat, played in the movie as a simpering sadist, but a more robust, complicated man onstage.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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This still isn’t perfect, but as AI models improve, the software that these amateur developers create will become increasingly complex and robust.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
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In April, Fontaines D.C. released a deluxe edition of the record with a few new tracks.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The deluxe edition of the singer-songwriter’s second studio album Kansas Anymore arrived earlier this year.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2025
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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These showy shrubs are bursting with personality—from fabulous texture-rich foliage to luxuriant blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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