How to Use full-bodied in a Sentence

full-bodied

adjective
  • Styles range from light and earthy to full-bodied and rich.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2024
  • The Grind Using freshly ground beans is the best way to get a rich, full-bodied cup of joe.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2023
  • The wine has a full-bodied, creamy texture with a fine mousse and a long, complex finish.
    Rachel King, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2023
  • This method has yielded full-bodied cold brew in our lab and home testing.
    Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 8 Apr. 2023
  • The wine is rich and full-bodied, making a very good impersonation of a fine sancerre that would cost twice as much.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Our pros loved the espresso the machine produced that was full-bodied with thin, silky crema.
    Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
  • The IPAs are both full-bodied and flavorful without quite the refinement of the top two in our ranking.
    oregonlive, 25 Feb. 2023
  • On the floor, Umeh was Black, full-bodied and fierce; her hair was a close shave; the music for her floor routine was rhythmic and pulsating.
    Onnie Willis Rogers, CNN, 27 Feb. 2023
  • This cut is full of layers, which will create an almost tier-like shape to ensure a full-bodied style.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 May 2024
  • This is a full-bodied wine with an edgy herbal finish made in a slightly oxidized style.
    Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Blame Congress for the absence of full-bodied, creamy whole milk from school cafeterias.
    Phil Galewitz, oregonlive, 13 July 2023
  • The highest of the sub-bass notes from this progression sometimes dance into the speaker’s range but don't sound full-bodied.
    PCMAG, 30 May 2024
  • This grain has a unique taste that is often likened to that of wheat but with a slightly sweeter profile and a more hearty, full-bodied texture.
    Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Bold and full-bodied in the mid palate, there’s a nice touch of minerality and salinity in the finish.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
  • In keeping with the throwback theme, Lopez opted for a smokey cat-eye makeup look paired with a classic full-bodied blowout.
    Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Featuring a blend of patchouli leaves—which have been cut from shrubs—they've been dried to reach their full potential: a full-bodied aroma.
    Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
  • But a full-bodied richness, mellow yet effusive, does manage to rise from the pit.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The finished condiment will be full-bodied, complex, and a tad sweet: liquid umami.
    Megan Zhang, Saveur, 9 May 2024
  • This shade is a Malbec red tone— rich, full-bodied and extravagant.
    Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • The third-gen AirPods do a better job of steering audio into your ears, which also helps achieve that full-bodied sound.
    Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2023
  • The region of Geneva has become famous for its gamay wines, which are often full-bodied, spicy, and of good quality.
    Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • Everything on the table had been locally produced — fruits, vegetables, cheeses, the full-bodied olive oil and the wine.
    Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The full-bodied double Melton fabric is designed for raw cut garments and is available in mélange, blues, grays and natural tones.
    Andrea Onate, WWD, 24 June 2024
  • The speaker also gets intensely loud and produces rich, full-bodied lows that bass lovers should enjoy.
    PCMAG, 17 Sep. 2023
  • The cocktail evolved in much the same way as Blondell herself — transitioning from a pert and sweet cutie to a woman deeper, wiser, and more full-bodied.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 16 May 2023
  • Throughout, there are plenty of full-bodied Pina-style dances with intense and spiralling motion—an escape from the escapism.
    Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Due to the full-bodied branches, very little fluffing is required to achieve a realistic look.
    Jenni Gritters, wsj.com, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Question 8 of 10 English ale is described as earthy, full-bodied, woody, floral, fruity, robust, malty.
    Leslie Shapiro, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The menu includes full-bodied espresso and smooth oat milk chai latte; pair them with melt-in-your-mouth banana bread or tasty savory sandwiches.
    Jade Simon, Vogue, 20 June 2024
  • The track steadily builds from stark acoustics to a full-bodied, gleeful blend of rhythms and electric guitar, led by elegant lyricism.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 May 2023

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