1
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay
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2
as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a plush estate filled with priceless art and antiques
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Recent Examples of plush
The hotel’s restaurant Tender boasts high ceilings with plush green leather sofas, an open kitchen and a chic bar area.
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Matt Slater, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
This transatlantic look in the highly popular center-console category features plush, embossed seating throughout, and advanced navigation and entertainment systems.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
The color scheme at Tomato Brothers has changed since the 1980s, but everything else — from the classic soft lighting to the plush seats in the waiting area to the design of the children's menu — has been the same since today's adult diners were children.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Vases, plush animals and candy are often offered along with select arrangements.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for plush 
Matt Slater, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
This transatlantic look in the highly popular center-console category features plush, embossed seating throughout, and advanced navigation and entertainment systems.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
The color scheme at Tomato Brothers has changed since the 1980s, but everything else — from the classic soft lighting to the plush seats in the waiting area to the design of the children's menu — has been the same since today's adult diners were children.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Vases, plush animals and candy are often offered along with select arrangements.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for plush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
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In a slice of rich irony, OpenAI itself began to whine a couple of weeks ago when a Chinese rival, DeepSeek, garnered sudden attention.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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This show is effectively an anthology drama, with each new edition following a different set of rich tourists and well-meaning service industry employees at high-end international resorts.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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The tour included a visit to Lanvin’s Vic Room, an archival space that hosts some of the maison’s most iconic creations, including the whimsical Python Cat Bag, a piece that exemplifies Lanvin’s playful yet luxurious aesthetic.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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But the most luxurious way to experience this preserve is to rent a glamping tent.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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Engaging with patient safety expertise will be crucial in creating a robust regulatory environment that balances the drive for innovation with the necessity of safeguarding patient health.—
Rob El Kareh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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The diesel option provides a robust 277 horsepower through a Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Her plan was to return to LA for the Grammys, release a deluxe version of Short n’ Sweet on Valentine’s Day with five additional tracks (including a Dolly Parton feature), then begin the European leg of her tour, in Dublin.—
Abby Aguirre,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Scandinavian influences still reign strong in a partnership with Wilding Hotels, offering both deluxe rooms with a king-sized bed and couch, and standard rooms with a queen bed.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plush. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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