as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something
the richness of the irony—I had just contributed to the political campaign of a multimillionaire—was too much for me to ignore
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Recent Examples of richness
It was made with coconut, which was pleasantly pronounced without ever dominating, and the dark chocolate added a deep, decadent richness that melted in my mouth.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
One- and two-night itineraries have been curated to highlight Saudi Arabia’s natural beauty and cultural richness, which has, until now, been mostly out of reach for global tourists.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The king would melt bars of chocolate with water in a 1-to-1 ratio, then thicken the mixture gently over low heat, slowly whisking in an egg yolk to give the drink a smooth richness.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Lime wedges would be great for a little pop of acid to balance the richness.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Or make this Green Bean Salad with a Parmesan vinaigrette and pickled shallots—a welcome bright bite to balance the richness of other dishes.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
Granted it's got the stoutest balance sheet and a huge consumer arm, but hard to escape the richness of the stock.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Cheese A bit of cheese in your salad not only adds bold flavor, but the fat in varieties like Parmesan, Romano, or goat cheese also adds richness to help keep you satisfied.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
With its quiet, serene pace and cultural richness, the town is a standout destination on the Puget Sound.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
One- and two-night itineraries have been curated to highlight Saudi Arabia’s natural beauty and cultural richness, which has, until now, been mostly out of reach for global tourists.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The king would melt bars of chocolate with water in a 1-to-1 ratio, then thicken the mixture gently over low heat, slowly whisking in an egg yolk to give the drink a smooth richness.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Lime wedges would be great for a little pop of acid to balance the richness.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Or make this Green Bean Salad with a Parmesan vinaigrette and pickled shallots—a welcome bright bite to balance the richness of other dishes.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
Granted it's got the stoutest balance sheet and a huge consumer arm, but hard to escape the richness of the stock.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Cheese A bit of cheese in your salad not only adds bold flavor, but the fat in varieties like Parmesan, Romano, or goat cheese also adds richness to help keep you satisfied.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
With its quiet, serene pace and cultural richness, the town is a standout destination on the Puget Sound.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for richness
Noun
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The jury also appreciated the thematically appropriate disregard for linear time used in the movie and found hope and joy in watching these characters seek humor and hold tight to each other in the face of a difficult disease.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Rather than shy away from the association, the company decided to respond to the incident with humor.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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For now, though, the optics—and the irony— are striking.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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One of the tale’s bitterest ironies is that Victor will become a more demanding, more neglectful, and vastly more destructive father figure than Leopold ever was.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Richness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richness. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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