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 burger is finished with pepper Jack cheese for richness and a bit more bite.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Co-produced by visionary Spanish helmer El Guincho (of Rosalía and FKA Twigs fame) TURR4ZO is darkly hued and cinematic, infused by dozens of brilliant samples that pay tribute to the richness of Argentina’s music culture.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
Yet online, that richness is too often reduced to a handful of images, a product description and a price.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
The balance of cocoa powder, butter, sugar, eggs, and sour cream gives it an almost fudgy flavor, while swoops of tangy cream cheese frosting offset the cake's richness.
—Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
With all the richness, strangeness, and texture that makes Sunset Boulevard so special.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Ham adds just enough smoky richness to this vibrant salad to elevate a simple slaw to a lunch-worthy meal or a potluck stunner.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
Fill them up with a potting mix intended for edible crops and add some compost or worm castings for extra richness.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
All of this dazzling richness had been there all along.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Co-produced by visionary Spanish helmer El Guincho (of Rosalía and FKA Twigs fame) TURR4ZO is darkly hued and cinematic, infused by dozens of brilliant samples that pay tribute to the richness of Argentina’s music culture.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
Yet online, that richness is too often reduced to a handful of images, a product description and a price.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
The balance of cocoa powder, butter, sugar, eggs, and sour cream gives it an almost fudgy flavor, while swoops of tangy cream cheese frosting offset the cake's richness.
—Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
With all the richness, strangeness, and texture that makes Sunset Boulevard so special.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Ham adds just enough smoky richness to this vibrant salad to elevate a simple slaw to a lunch-worthy meal or a potluck stunner.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
Fill them up with a potting mix intended for edible crops and add some compost or worm castings for extra richness.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
All of this dazzling richness had been there all along.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for richness
Noun
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Blending adventure, humor and emotion, the series is squarely aimed at a wide family audience, the company added.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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This is a play that takes young people and their problems seriously, while incorporating occasional humor into the script and direction.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The irony is that Ashby was the stand-in for France’s usual wing trimmer, the British sailor Leigh McMillan, who is still recovering from an injury at the Auckland SailGP event in February.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The irony is that Reed, like Dylan, sought to position himself as a poet, which is to say an artist.—
David L. Ulin,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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“Richness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richness. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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