as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a plushy Parisian hotel where a night's stay commands a king's ransom
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Recent Examples of plushy
The movie has pummeling battles, giant plushy troll monsters, characters hurtling through space, and a general air of ballistic wizardry.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 July 2025
Sanchez, 55, says bringing a plushy version of the character is a funny case of life imitating art.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Kendall Jenner, for one—who just walked the Calvin Klein runway show—stepped out in a plushy Phoebe Philo jacket (that retails for a cool $11,000), pairing it with black tights and studious spectacles.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Squishmallows is expanding its plushy empire into beauty.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 July 2025
Sanchez, 55, says bringing a plushy version of the character is a funny case of life imitating art.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Kendall Jenner, for one—who just walked the Calvin Klein runway show—stepped out in a plushy Phoebe Philo jacket (that retails for a cool $11,000), pairing it with black tights and studious spectacles.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Squishmallows is expanding its plushy empire into beauty.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plushy
Adjective
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The label doesn’t specify the thread count, but the sheets certainly felt soft and luxurious.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the early modern era, sugar was a valuable luxurious commodity, replacing honey as a sweetener.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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It was designed as a deluxe version of the company's original Pocket Survival Tool (PST) but was ultimately named the Wave due to its extra-curvy blade, which was accessible for the first time in a Leatherman tool directly from the handle, without the need to open the pliers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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The resort is home to 273 deluxe guest rooms and suites and is great for couples, families, and even their pets.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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An informal cut, perhaps, though the top’s material — a luxuriant silk crepe — helped elevate the look.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Beyond it is a three-hectare haven of silvery olive trees, luxuriant Washingtonia palms, and lawns where peacocks wander freely.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Scenic Eclipse, launched in 2019, was among the first in the fast-growing number of small ultra-luxury expedition cruise ships with all-balcony suites and large-ship amenities.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
21 Oct. 2025
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In Kenya, retreat to ultra-luxury safari tents overlooking the vast savannah after days spent witnessing the Great Migration and Big Five game drives.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Plushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plushy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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