plush

adjective

Definition of plushnext
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 outside of the hoodie is soft and smooth, while the inside is lined with plush fleece that’s incredibly comfortable on the skin. — Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 Photo : Yale Wagner for Sotheby’s International Realty The basement has been designed as a plush jazz club. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025 Fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks can get a similar blanket in red and black and followers of the Cincinnati Reds can grab a plush throw blanket with the Reds logo. — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025 The room’s layered materiality starts with ultra-plush wool carpeting carved into a unique rose-petal pattern, and a curved metal-and-fabric screen backs the bed and nightstands, dampening noise and creating a comforting space. — Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plush
  1. rich
  2. luxurious
  3. robust
  4. deluxe
  5. strong
  6. luxuriant
Adjective
  • The main living areas are located on the ground and second floors, offering expansive reception rooms, intricate plasterwork, and rich period details that have been carefully restored and elevated under Kime’s discerning eye and commitment to authenticity.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Video Other rich countries have not filled the gap.
    — Declan Walsh, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • Reviewers praise the smooth, luxurious feel of this comforter.
    — Jamie Ballard, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Hotel Del Salto, originally a luxurious residence, became a hotel in 1928 to cater to the Colombian elite visiting Tequendama Falls.
    — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • This compact security camera offers exceptional value and robust features in a tiny design.
    — Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • However, clamp mounts have a robust design and are suitable for road and mountain riding.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of robust
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  • Lately, she's been in promotion mode for her project Eternal Sunshine, and fans just received even more to love from this era with the deluxe reissue Brighter Days Ahead.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In just over one year, Ariana Grande released her seventh studio album Eternal Sunshine on March 8, 2024, then starred in the Oscar-winning movie musical Wicked that hit theaters in November, and has now returned with the Brighter Days Ahead deluxe reissue of that album on March 28.
    — Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of strong
Adjective
  • It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
  • 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
Definition of luxuriant

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