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
The movie has pummeling battles, giant plushy troll monsters, characters hurtling through space, and a general air of ballistic wizardry.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 July 2025
Sanchez, 55, says bringing a plushy version of the character is a funny case of life imitating art.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Squishmallows is expanding its plushy empire into beauty.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 July 2025
Sanchez, 55, says bringing a plushy version of the character is a funny case of life imitating art.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Squishmallows is expanding its plushy empire into beauty.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plushy
Adjective
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With fantastic views of the Bay of Lagos and a luxurious architectural setting, Al Sud serves a locavore tasting menu that’s delicate but not fussy, with fish and seafood from Sagres plus meat and produce from nearby farms.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Capacity at safari lodges is limited, as is access to parks and concessions; in return those lodges are luxurious, and the ecosystems around them pristine.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Oklou has released the deluxe version of Choke Enough.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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Despite releasing Mutt last year, Thomas hasn’t slowed down, dropping the deluxe version Heel in May and another EP, Pholks, earlier this month.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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An informal cut, perhaps, though the top’s material — a luxuriant silk crepe — helped elevate the look.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Beyond it is a three-hectare haven of silvery olive trees, luxuriant Washingtonia palms, and lawns where peacocks wander freely.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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One that would sit above the likes of Lexus as Toyota’s ultra-luxury spin-off.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Median days on market for 90th percentile listings were 79 in September, while ultra-luxury homes can spend more than 100 days before selling.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Plushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plushy. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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