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
Robinson's son, Christopher Robinson, documented the family's financial ruin in the 2009 documentary Bankrupt by Beanies, revealing his father's decision to buy thousands of Beanie Baby plush toys with the goal of reselling them for profit.
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Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Shop plush and comfortable accent chairs, bookshelves, and more — all up to 61 percent off.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 4 June 2025
The straps are plush and easy to adjust, providing comfort during extended wear.
—Donna Kim, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
These slippers are available in men’s and women’s sizes, and are designed with a suede upper and a plush faux fur lining that yields a buttery-soft feel.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
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Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Shop plush and comfortable accent chairs, bookshelves, and more — all up to 61 percent off.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 4 June 2025
The straps are plush and easy to adjust, providing comfort during extended wear.
—Donna Kim, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
These slippers are available in men’s and women’s sizes, and are designed with a suede upper and a plush faux fur lining that yields a buttery-soft feel.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
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In 2020, an extensive research review found that a diet rich in spicy peppers was associated with less obesity, heart disease, and diabetes risk.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
17 June 2025
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China’s lunar program, Chang’e, has successfully landed multiple robotic missions and plans to build a research base near the lunar south pole—an area rich in water ice and potentially helium-3, a rare isotope that could revolutionize energy production through nuclear fusion.—
Avery Padraic Kerrigan,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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London: London feels sophisticated and luxurious, right up at Taurus’s alley.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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The open-plan space features a chef’s kitchen with dual islands, a coffee bar, and a butler’s pantry, as well as a formal living room with a Carrara marble fireplace and a luxurious lounge.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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The airport has implemented a robust circular economy program, focusing on materials recovery and reducing single-use plastics.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The Abrams carries a 120mm cannon, robust armor and has a top speed of 45 mph.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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In February, Carpenter released a deluxe version of her 2024 album, Short n’ Sweet.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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Linkin Park’s 2024 album From Zero returns to a bevy of Billboard’s album charts (dated May 31) following its deluxe reissue with additional tracks on May 16.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
29 May 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 23 Jun. 2025.
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