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
School is the crucible where raw vitality encounters the collective will to impose order and control but also to bring cultural richness to lives that might otherwise remain inhibited and crude.
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Tim Parks, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The warmth of the vanilla transforms the peach into something almost caramelized and deeply gourmand, giving the whole composition a richness that takes it to an entirely different level.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Apr. 2026
Huda Beauty is dropping another new collection, this time inspired by the sweetness of strawberry and the richness of coffee.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The beef is seasoned simply, but that time soaking in the essence of beef flavor gives the tender meat a distinct richness balanced by the crispy edges from the plancha.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Translating that sensibility to the South Pacific meant leaning into Bora Bora’s ecological richness.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
This version highlights spring produce, with asparagus, leeks, and Gruyère cheese for just the right amount of richness.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey is stepping into new territory with a limited-release bourbon designed for those who appreciate depth, richness, and a little smoke in every sip.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
As Tyler Potts points out, both are imbued with richness and warmth.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Tim Parks, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The warmth of the vanilla transforms the peach into something almost caramelized and deeply gourmand, giving the whole composition a richness that takes it to an entirely different level.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Apr. 2026
Huda Beauty is dropping another new collection, this time inspired by the sweetness of strawberry and the richness of coffee.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The beef is seasoned simply, but that time soaking in the essence of beef flavor gives the tender meat a distinct richness balanced by the crispy edges from the plancha.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Translating that sensibility to the South Pacific meant leaning into Bora Bora’s ecological richness.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
This version highlights spring produce, with asparagus, leeks, and Gruyère cheese for just the right amount of richness.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey is stepping into new territory with a limited-release bourbon designed for those who appreciate depth, richness, and a little smoke in every sip.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
As Tyler Potts points out, both are imbued with richness and warmth.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for richness
Noun
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Take a fresh route that lets your natural humor and confidence lead the way!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Her work has been published in The New Yorker’s Shouts & Murmurs, New York magazine, NPR’s This American Life, and the humor anthology Notes From the Bathroom Line.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The irony is not lost on her when Captain Cunningham’s mother (Frances Tomelty) shows up to pray with Claire for her son and Claire’s husband.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the events were also laced with irony.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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