as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee
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Recent Examples of full-bodied
Wines that typically require aeration are full-bodied reds, like petite sirah or cabernet sauvignon.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The resulting cold brew was a legit achievement: full-bodied, smooth, and wildly aromatic.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
With seven must-have shades, from shimmering sheers to creamy, full-bodied hues, there’s a glossy look for every mood, every vibe, every baddie.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 21 May 2025
The formula features the brand’s patented thickening molecule and water-soluble resins to create full-bodied, touchable volume that doesn’t feel sticky or stiff.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The resulting cold brew was a legit achievement: full-bodied, smooth, and wildly aromatic.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
With seven must-have shades, from shimmering sheers to creamy, full-bodied hues, there’s a glossy look for every mood, every vibe, every baddie.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 21 May 2025
The formula features the brand’s patented thickening molecule and water-soluble resins to create full-bodied, touchable volume that doesn’t feel sticky or stiff.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bodied
Adjective
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The essence of The Isley Brothers’ fashion remains the same, theatrical, elegant, and rich with personality.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
5 June 2025
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Even long-time cautious bears such as Bernstein's Venugopal Garre, who has been right in cautioning investors over rich valuations in the small and mid-cap sectors (SMID), are now rethinking their outlook.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The Abrams carries a 120mm cannon, robust armor and has a top speed of 45 mph.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The airport has implemented a robust circular economy program, focusing on materials recovery and reducing single-use plastics.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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This week, Drake teams up with Canadian rap newcomer Smiley, Kim Gordon has a potent pro-freedom message for Donald Trump, and Colombian hitmaker Feid surprise releases his seventh studio album.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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The oil-free version of its Vogue Verified counterpart, this one provides powerful antioxidant protection while limiting oil production and reducing breakouts through a potent blend of l-ascorbic acid, silymarin, ferulic acid, and salicylic acid.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bodied. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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