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 sweetness of summer corn combined with the smoky, salty richness of bacon makes this easy pasta extra dreamy.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Worcestershire flavors the meat with savory richness and a little tang.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
The gorgeous part is the richness of Cleage’s characters, radiantly realized by all four actors under Jackson’s warm direction.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
This stunning dessert combines creamy richness with a burst of fresh raspberry flavor.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
But a richness of human connection that most people spend their lives searching for.
—Khushali Jhaveri, STAT, 17 June 2026
The musicians are individually superb, yet the ensemble sometimes lacks tonal weight and richness.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Chili aioli and matcha sauce weave richness and brightness through every layer, while lime adds the final sharp note.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Noemi Leal, the founder of Artesanias Morenita Mia LLC, has been living in Kansas City, Kansas, for six years, according to the store’s website, and created the shop to bring the richness of Mexican craftsmanship to the community.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Worcestershire flavors the meat with savory richness and a little tang.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
The gorgeous part is the richness of Cleage’s characters, radiantly realized by all four actors under Jackson’s warm direction.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
This stunning dessert combines creamy richness with a burst of fresh raspberry flavor.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
But a richness of human connection that most people spend their lives searching for.
—Khushali Jhaveri, STAT, 17 June 2026
The musicians are individually superb, yet the ensemble sometimes lacks tonal weight and richness.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Chili aioli and matcha sauce weave richness and brightness through every layer, while lime adds the final sharp note.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Noemi Leal, the founder of Artesanias Morenita Mia LLC, has been living in Kansas City, Kansas, for six years, according to the store’s website, and created the shop to bring the richness of Mexican craftsmanship to the community.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for richness
Noun
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Blending live action and animation, the digital shorts pair Pratt’s curiosity and humor with Goodwin’s historical expertise and fact-checking to highlight America’s founding ideals.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Sacred stories full of courage and humor and grace, and that each of those stories in some way connected to my own.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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There is an irony in all of this.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The irony is that many law enforcement professionals have spent years advocating for exactly the kinds of partnerships now at risk.—
Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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“Richness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richness. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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