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 editing doesn’t hide the underwater carnivore; instead the camera focuses on the shark’s full-bodied danger.
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Robert Daniels, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The palate delights with pear-like fruitiness, dry oak, full-bodied vanilla, and a spiced rye finish that lingers.
—Gege Reed, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
Each box includes a 750 mL bottle of VSOP cognac, aged at least 4 ½ years for a smooth, full-bodied flavor that’s versatile enough for sipping or mixing.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
This bourbon features dark cherry, caramel, and toasted nuts with a full-bodied, powerful finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Robert Daniels, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The palate delights with pear-like fruitiness, dry oak, full-bodied vanilla, and a spiced rye finish that lingers.
—Gege Reed, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
Each box includes a 750 mL bottle of VSOP cognac, aged at least 4 ½ years for a smooth, full-bodied flavor that’s versatile enough for sipping or mixing.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
This bourbon features dark cherry, caramel, and toasted nuts with a full-bodied, powerful finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bodied
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The song blends Swims’ heartfelt vocals with Giveon’s signature deep tones, creating a rich contrast accentuated by tight harmonies in the track’s latter half.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2025
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Chia seeds, like other seeds and nuts, are rich in oils that, when exposed to oxygen, can easily spoil and take on an unpleasant rancid flavor.Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Self-affirmations lift your spirits during tough workdays and build robust careers.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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As a result, detailed character development and robust dialogue are lost.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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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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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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While the potent winds driving the fires to rapidly escalate were expected to die down by Thursday night, the initial causes of all the blazes remain under investigation.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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The fire, which officials say was started by arson, has grown in the past week as the western US eyes what could be another potent wildfire season.Vox Staff, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bodied. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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