full-bodied
adjective
full-bod·ied
ˈfu̇l-ˌbä-dēd 
1
: having a large body
2
of a beverage
: imparting to the palate the general impression of substantial weight and rich texture
3
: having importance, significance, or meaningfulness
full-bodied study of literature
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The article also recognizes Sacramento’s proximity to wine country and its full-bodied coffee culture and specialty cocktail bars.
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Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
Photo : Sonus faber The Stradivari Second Generation evolved from the original Stradivari, launched in the early 2000s, and features a wide front baffle, which is partially responsible for this speaker’s organic, natural, and full-bodied sound.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Image The dancers’ footwork starts out in fits and spurts, becoming more intricate, more full-bodied as Harris weaves slow motion within blissfully fast crossing feet and lanky arms.
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
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
Redolent of white flowers, fresh peach and apricot, on the palate, the wine is tropical-fruited, full-bodied and complex, smacking of tangerine, melon and spices.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Like the energizing, dynamic, full-bodied characteristics of chocolate.
—Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
That might be because the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright can always be counted on to craft full-bodied characters as well as moving, unexpected stories.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 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
Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
Photo : Sonus faber The Stradivari Second Generation evolved from the original Stradivari, launched in the early 2000s, and features a wide front baffle, which is partially responsible for this speaker’s organic, natural, and full-bodied sound.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Image The dancers’ footwork starts out in fits and spurts, becoming more intricate, more full-bodied as Harris weaves slow motion within blissfully fast crossing feet and lanky arms.
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
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
Redolent of white flowers, fresh peach and apricot, on the palate, the wine is tropical-fruited, full-bodied and complex, smacking of tangerine, melon and spices.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Like the energizing, dynamic, full-bodied characteristics of chocolate.
—Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
That might be because the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright can always be counted on to craft full-bodied characters as well as moving, unexpected stories.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 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
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-bodied. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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