1
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a plush estate filled with priceless art and antiques
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of plush
The publicity staff is pulling out all the stops to arouse interest in the show, including a Hollywood premiere in New York complete with lights, blazing Bat symbols, plush red carpets, champagne and popcorn.
—
Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
The Bungalows The resort consists of 135 private bungalows complete with private front porches and verandas, outdoor rain showers and soaking tubs, plush robes, flatscreen TVs, and comfortable beds.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Avoid plush seat cushioning, which can create instability and negatively impact your posture.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 11 Jan. 2026
Choose from plush rooms at the new Sweetgrass Inn or full-size homes for larger groups.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plush
Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
The Bungalows The resort consists of 135 private bungalows complete with private front porches and verandas, outdoor rain showers and soaking tubs, plush robes, flatscreen TVs, and comfortable beds.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Avoid plush seat cushioning, which can create instability and negatively impact your posture.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 11 Jan. 2026
Choose from plush rooms at the new Sweetgrass Inn or full-size homes for larger groups.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
Adjective
-
Layer warm materials and textures to make spaces feel richer and less stark.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Trump has repeatedly touted Venezuela’s rich oil supply as among the motivations for the January 2 military assault on the country and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, who has since been charged with drug trafficking and weapons possession.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Cotton is the gold standard for a luxurious feel—each item in our edit is either pure cotton or a soft blend—and from there, the rest is pretty much down to style preference.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Bright red polka dots and a ballet-slipper pink cat-eye base strike the perfect balance between playful and luxurious-looking.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
In December, hiring was robust in food services and drinking, health care and social assistance, while the retail sector shed jobs, the BLS said.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
-
While the agency did agree to hold an public informational hearing, DEEP rejected the request for a more robust adjudicatory hearing, citing issues with the town and Save the Sound’s applications.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
In October, Gossett seized on Westward‘s momentum with a deluxe version featuring three additional tracks.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
31 Dec. 2025
-
The Rooms Accommodations range from deluxe rooms and suites to three- and four-bedroom private villas, grouped throughout the resort’s 568 acres.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
-
Also at tight end, Jackson Verdugo, who had a strong freshman season, is due back, and FIU signed incoming freshmen Davis Brown and Ayden Passley.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
-
Nicole says Hannah did get better and stronger — strong enough that Hannah's neurologist told her the whole story.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
This luxuriant, almost decadent virtuosity can feel out of synch with a tale of miserable, penny-pinching extremes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2025
-
Plenty of intimate questions and long, luxuriant answers followed.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
-
Branson’s second private island in the British Virgin Islands, Moskito Island, takes a more communal approach to ultra-luxury living—by billionaire standards, at least.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2026
-
Despite offering performance and technology comparable to those of ultra-luxury electric sedans, its pricing remains notably competitive in its segment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share