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 As usual with the director’s work, a full-bodied, mood-shifting score by his younger brother Jed Kurzel is a major contribution, particularly unsettling in its use of dissonance in the Thai scenes. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025 While the rest of her outfit is slim and close-fitting, the plush and full-bodied coat collar is gargantuan—perfect for the London chill, and a quick escape into the night with partner Callum Turner. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025 Floating weightless, your body becomes a vessel for fantasy, intuition, and deep, full-bodied pleasure. Colin Bedell, Them, 12 Feb. 2025 French Roast 19-1012: This solid, full-bodied brown isn’t just for designer handbags or shoes. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
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  • Their roster is rich with talented young players, including a terrific goaltender in Lukas Dostal, and there are signs that Anaheim is starting to figure it out.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The fruit is rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, as well as antioxidants, and potassium.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • As conflict between the Colonies and Great Britain grew increasingly likely, Rind steered the press toward more active engagement with political issues, offering a robust defense of the Colonies, says Karen A. Weyler, author of Empowering Words: Outsiders and Authorship in Early America.
    Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The challenge is now about commitment: Commitment to a robust health care system.
    Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 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
  • 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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  • Watson joined the Chiefs in 2022, and his speed helped the team field one of the most potent offenses in the league.
    Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Kentucky also boasts a potent offense led by several dangerous shooters, even after leading scorer Jaxson Robinson's unfortunate season-ending injury.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025

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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bodied. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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