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Rich or costly, like velvet (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

plush

I believe this is a triple definition!

'rich' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'or' acts as a link.

'costly' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

'like' is a link.

'velvet' is the third definition.
(I know that plush is a type of velvet)

(Other definitions for plush that I've seen before include "Fabric; richly luxurious" , "Fabric with a long velvety pile" , "Cut pile, softer than velvet" , "Rich fabric" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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