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
Audiences loved Bernstein, but his full-bodied manner on the podium—arms, head, hips, shoulders, eyebrows, groin in motion—caused embarrassment and even anger.
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David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Jill Scott’s music is a journey—one that travels through love, self-discovery, joy, and the full-bodied experience of Black womanhood.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
Audiences loved Bernstein, but his full-bodied manner on the podium—arms, head, hips, shoulders, eyebrows, groin in motion—caused embarrassment and even anger.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
The palate is full-bodied with powerful tannins and a complex finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Jill Scott’s music is a journey—one that travels through love, self-discovery, joy, and the full-bodied experience of Black womanhood.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
Audiences loved Bernstein, but his full-bodied manner on the podium—arms, head, hips, shoulders, eyebrows, groin in motion—caused embarrassment and even anger.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
The palate is full-bodied with powerful tannins and a complex finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bodied
Adjective
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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
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Video Other rich countries have not filled the gap.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Panthers added two offensive weapons on Day 3 who also have robust return experience.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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The platform has a robust interface that allows users to manage rosters across teams, from freshman to junior varsity (JV), and varsity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 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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The late-April glut of convenings this year has had an especially potent effect of magnifying the latest news cycles emanating from Donald Trump’s chaotic White House: Will the President fire Jerome Powell?—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Lions built one of the NFL’s most potent offenses by focusing on the trenches and reimagining the running back room.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bodied. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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