as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a plushy Parisian hotel where a night's stay commands a king's ransom
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Recent Examples of plushy
Kendall Jenner, for one—who just walked the Calvin Klein runway show—stepped out in a plushy Phoebe Philo jacket (that retails for a cool $11,000), pairing it with black tights and studious spectacles.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Article Sanders Velvet Sofa $999 $849 Article Sanders is velvety, plushy, and practically perfect for a less than $1,000 couch.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Launching a plushy version of the doll at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Man and Hirsch put on a performance dressed in black turtlenecks, recalling the cult leader energy of Elizabeth Holmes or Holmes’s model, Steve Jobs.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The soles are so plushy-soft and the fur lining adds a literal extra layer of comfort that keeps my feet warm if my apartment’s heat hasn’t kicked on yet.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Article Sanders Velvet Sofa $999 $849 Article Sanders is velvety, plushy, and practically perfect for a less than $1,000 couch.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Launching a plushy version of the doll at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Man and Hirsch put on a performance dressed in black turtlenecks, recalling the cult leader energy of Elizabeth Holmes or Holmes’s model, Steve Jobs.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The soles are so plushy-soft and the fur lining adds a literal extra layer of comfort that keeps my feet warm if my apartment’s heat hasn’t kicked on yet.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plushy
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Their genre-blending sound laid the foundation for future music icons, influencing everyone from Jimi Hendrix (who once played guitar for them) to The Notorious B.I.G. But just as impactful as their sound was their style: bold, luxurious, and unapologetically Black.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
5 June 2025
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These Egyptian cotton sheets are both durable and luxurious.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Linkin Park’s comeback album From Zero is a major commercial success again in the United Kingdom this week, thanks to a huge uptick in interest, which was sparked by the release of a deluxe edition of the title.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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However, despite her acting declaration, Grande still treated fans with a deluxe edition of her latest album, Eternal Sunshine.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 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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It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Plushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plushy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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