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
The cooked cereal maltiness is well-balanced by the sweetness, creating a full-bodied, smooth, and creamy mouthfeel with a distinct weight.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This exhilarating documentary offers a full-bodied portrait of an extraordinary hero.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
Wines from Paso Robles have traditionally been associated with full-bodied reds made from primarily Bordeaux and Rhône varieties as well as Zinfandel, though over 60 different grapes are grown in the AVA.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Jourdan Dunn made her claim for pixie cuts, while Uche Natori rebutted with a full-bodied bob, but both marked this season as the best time for short hair.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This exhilarating documentary offers a full-bodied portrait of an extraordinary hero.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
Wines from Paso Robles have traditionally been associated with full-bodied reds made from primarily Bordeaux and Rhône varieties as well as Zinfandel, though over 60 different grapes are grown in the AVA.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Jourdan Dunn made her claim for pixie cuts, while Uche Natori rebutted with a full-bodied bob, but both marked this season as the best time for short hair.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bodied
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As winds churn up cold water off the Southern California coast, sediment rich in nutrients is swirled up from the ocean floor and becomes feed for smaller creatures in the water who are eaten by larger ones like pelicans, whales and all kinds of fish.—
Stephanie Elam,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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Louise insisted the show didn’t make the cast rich.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For Xia, robust security isn't a response to industry events but has been Bitmart's core philosophy since day one.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In Naypyidaw, the seat of the junta, the regime has provided robust assistance, including water, temporary toilets, and phone-charging stations.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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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
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The Handmaid’s Tale is still more than capable of nightmarish images and emotionally potent sequences.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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To the contrary: Adding J.T. Miller was supposed to make the power play more potent.—
Arthur Staple,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bodied. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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