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
It is aged to perfection delivering a smooth, full-bodied bourbon that balances sweet corn richness with subtle oak and spice.
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
The arrangements are sparse, breezy, clearing the path for Mavis’ voice, which has only gathered gravitas and richness.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Their buttery richness will cut through the tang of salad without competing with other hearty sides, like sweet potato casserole.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
And among this narrow selection, what is seen are outdated cliches and stereotypes that undermine the richness and expansiveness of rural experiences.
—William Jones, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Beer adds a richness to complement the beefy flavor.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
In Ruth, Kate Riley portrays the interior life of her title character with a richness that is at odds with Ruth’s austere Anabaptist community.
—Joanna Biggs, The New York Review of Books, 30 Oct. 2025
It was made with coconut, which was pleasantly pronounced without ever dominating, and the dark chocolate added a deep, decadent richness that melted in my mouth.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
One- and two-night itineraries have been curated to highlight Saudi Arabia’s natural beauty and cultural richness, which has, until now, been mostly out of reach for global tourists.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
The arrangements are sparse, breezy, clearing the path for Mavis’ voice, which has only gathered gravitas and richness.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Their buttery richness will cut through the tang of salad without competing with other hearty sides, like sweet potato casserole.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
And among this narrow selection, what is seen are outdated cliches and stereotypes that undermine the richness and expansiveness of rural experiences.
—William Jones, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Beer adds a richness to complement the beefy flavor.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
In Ruth, Kate Riley portrays the interior life of her title character with a richness that is at odds with Ruth’s austere Anabaptist community.
—Joanna Biggs, The New York Review of Books, 30 Oct. 2025
It was made with coconut, which was pleasantly pronounced without ever dominating, and the dark chocolate added a deep, decadent richness that melted in my mouth.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
One- and two-night itineraries have been curated to highlight Saudi Arabia’s natural beauty and cultural richness, which has, until now, been mostly out of reach for global tourists.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for richness
Noun
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Prince Philip’s quick wit and no-nonsense humor were legendary, both inside and outside palace walls.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even more preoccupied with toilet humor than its predecessor, Scary Movie 2 hauled in substantially less at the box office.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s irony in that, of course.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The irony is that in a market saturated with sustainability talk, Magnolia Pearl’s revolt feels almost old-fashioned.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Richness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richness. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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