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. 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 See all Example Sentences 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Self-affirmations lift your spirits during tough workdays and build robust careers.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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