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
The pureed corn mixture is buttery, savory, and surprisingly decadent despite having only a small amount of dairy, The corn's natural sugars add an edge of sweetness to the sauce; the sauce coats the pasta like an Alfredo and matches its richness but is not as cheesy as an Alfredo.
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Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Unlacquered brass pulls will also bring out the richness in light ochre, and a lightly veined marble or creamy quartz will add softness, keeping the entire palette feeling expansive.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Lovers of some hardware will be happy to know that the new, tradition-honoring Logger features nickel eyelets, which contrast impeccably with the richness of its waxed leather.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The brine of bottarga and spice of Scotch bonnet cut through the richness to balance out this dip that is a real treat to kick off your meal.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
But unlike other Greek islands that are more craggy than lush, there’s a richness to Keá.
—Bridget Arsenault, Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
Others note that reparto’s richness comes from its roots in real life.
—Ana González Vilá, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
The proportion of larger, late-maturing fish increased, but the abundance and richness of smaller fish decreased, likely due to the introduction of large game fish, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
That ambiguity allows for a certain richness of imagination.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Unlacquered brass pulls will also bring out the richness in light ochre, and a lightly veined marble or creamy quartz will add softness, keeping the entire palette feeling expansive.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Lovers of some hardware will be happy to know that the new, tradition-honoring Logger features nickel eyelets, which contrast impeccably with the richness of its waxed leather.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The brine of bottarga and spice of Scotch bonnet cut through the richness to balance out this dip that is a real treat to kick off your meal.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
But unlike other Greek islands that are more craggy than lush, there’s a richness to Keá.
—Bridget Arsenault, Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
Others note that reparto’s richness comes from its roots in real life.
—Ana González Vilá, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
The proportion of larger, late-maturing fish increased, but the abundance and richness of smaller fish decreased, likely due to the introduction of large game fish, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
That ambiguity allows for a certain richness of imagination.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for richness
Noun
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By pivoting back to pop anthems with humor, empathy, a little fury and a lot of wisdom, Swift ensures that ascent will continue.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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For Beckham, the choice carried both humor and fashion weight.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s a charming bit of irony in watching one of the most prolific and successful producers in the music industry fumble with his audio output.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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There is a certain irony in that development from Renault.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Richness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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