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
French oak contributes richness without overwhelming the fruit, allowing citrus, stone fruit and fresh acidity to remain at the forefront.
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Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Lean into this richness and creative legacy by spending an entire day checking out the city’s world-class museums.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Ooey-gooey raclette cheese adds a second layer of richness inside the sandwich, along with French ham and zingy Dijon mustard, between slices of super soft pain de mie (a Pullman loaf or Japanese milk bread also work well).
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Alexia Duchêne,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 June 2026
That richness is exciting because there’s still so much more to explore.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Instead of the traditional ground beef, carrots offer an earthy sweetness that pairs well with the richness from the Gruyère cheese.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
But these poets showed me the richness and breadth of poetry.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Here, the richness of the wellness experience is mindfully rooted in nature.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Servers suggested mud crab, a variety known for its firmer, savory-sweetness that could handle the richness of the Macau-style curried coconut sauce in which it was baked.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Lean into this richness and creative legacy by spending an entire day checking out the city’s world-class museums.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Ooey-gooey raclette cheese adds a second layer of richness inside the sandwich, along with French ham and zingy Dijon mustard, between slices of super soft pain de mie (a Pullman loaf or Japanese milk bread also work well).
—
Alexia Duchêne,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 June 2026
That richness is exciting because there’s still so much more to explore.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Instead of the traditional ground beef, carrots offer an earthy sweetness that pairs well with the richness from the Gruyère cheese.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
But these poets showed me the richness and breadth of poetry.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Here, the richness of the wellness experience is mindfully rooted in nature.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Servers suggested mud crab, a variety known for its firmer, savory-sweetness that could handle the richness of the Macau-style curried coconut sauce in which it was baked.
—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for richness
Noun
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Things seem to be going well; Lord Walder accepts Robb’s apology with cantankerous humor, and offers the Starks his full hospitality for the duration of the wedding.
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Framed as a feel-good drama with heart and humor, the series pairs a distinctly offbeat legal premise with a heavyweight creative package led by Weaving.
Noun
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The specific irony of something like an Hermès HAC being categorized as hyperfeminine is that the bag was created in the late 19th century as a carryall for horse riding equipment, much like the rest of the brand’s offerings at the time.
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The irony is that in not trying to pass muster with more conservative theatergoers (and their fastidious institutional guardians), playwrights have been winning over not just critics but also formerly squeamish artistic directors and perennially nervous Broadway producers.
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