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 look reads creamy, buttery blonde, but gets a deep richness from honey undertones.
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Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Consumers also love the decadence and richness of the chocolate combined with the freshness and sweetness of the strawberries.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
But the movie’s artful direction, nimble structure, visual richness and impeccable performances make for something full-bodied, compelling and deeply affecting, its melancholy beauty lingering long after the end credits roll.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to 3 large eggs, Ivy throws in an extra egg yolk for richness.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
And all that richness, plus stellar steak and seafood offerings and an artful interior, landed Prime & Providence on the 2026 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list.
—Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
This Black History Month, Milwaukee institutions, organizations, and artists are finding immersive and inventive ways to connect audiences with the richness of Black history and culture.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Year after year, the resort ranks among the area’s top hotels, which speaks to the consistency and richness of each guest’s experience.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The pressure cooker extracts maximum richness from a pack of chicken wings or a pile of leftover bones in under an hour, producing a versatile homemade chicken stock that works everywhere from chicken noodle soup to risotto and braises.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Consumers also love the decadence and richness of the chocolate combined with the freshness and sweetness of the strawberries.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
But the movie’s artful direction, nimble structure, visual richness and impeccable performances make for something full-bodied, compelling and deeply affecting, its melancholy beauty lingering long after the end credits roll.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to 3 large eggs, Ivy throws in an extra egg yolk for richness.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
And all that richness, plus stellar steak and seafood offerings and an artful interior, landed Prime & Providence on the 2026 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list.
—Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
This Black History Month, Milwaukee institutions, organizations, and artists are finding immersive and inventive ways to connect audiences with the richness of Black history and culture.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Year after year, the resort ranks among the area’s top hotels, which speaks to the consistency and richness of each guest’s experience.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The pressure cooker extracts maximum richness from a pack of chicken wings or a pile of leftover bones in under an hour, producing a versatile homemade chicken stock that works everywhere from chicken noodle soup to risotto and braises.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for richness
Noun
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In those early days, Zelensky’s uncanny capacity for survival and humor encapsulated the defiant mood of the country.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Over time, the concept of resistance evolved into a broader identity, one rooted in challenging industry rigidity with humor and approachability.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The irony is that the settlement with Jordan might actually represent a turning point.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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There would, then, be a beautiful sense of irony if voters in the Republican primary righted that wrong.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Richness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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