How to Use cushy in a Sentence

cushy

adjective
  • His uncle got him a cushy job in the city government.
  • The Edge Desk has the same type of cushy seat and leg pads.
    — Dallas News, 23 July 2020
  • The jobs and the salaries weren’t even that cushy, really.
    — Dennis Young, courant.com, 26 July 2019
  • For some, the road to success starts with a cushy MBA and a fast-track grad scheme.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
  • The cushy, screw-cap tip makes for a mess-free makeup bag.
    — Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • On paper, this is a cushy place to be, and O’Connell even said as much.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The seat foam is cushy, and the mesh back allows for good airflow.
    — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
  • With a 28mm stack height in the sole, the Torin aims to deliver a smooth, cushy ride.
    — Amanda Loudin, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2019
  • The abstract shape of the cushy dog bed adds to the incognito rug look.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The heavyweight leather can take a beating, and the cushy sole is great for tired feet.
    — Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2020
  • After a run, treat your feet with a cushy, slip-on shoe that is high on the style points.
    — Amanda Loudin, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2019
  • It is also equipped with a pair of cushy seats that look straight out of first class.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
  • He and Williams and Djokovic and Stephens are at the cushy end of the tennis-earnings spectrum.
    — Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, 28 Aug. 2019
  • The star completed the look with a pair of cushy catwalk shoes.
    — Shafiq Najib, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022
  • The Flying Spur, Bentley's large, cushy sedan, went on sale with a V8 for the first time this year.
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 6 June 2021
  • The LC500 feels like a grand touring car—wide and fast, and a little cushy—rather than a sports coupe.
    — Hannah Elliott, Bloomberg.com, 15 May 2017
  • There are cushy booths where people can work or have lunch.
    — Steve Brown, Dallas News, 26 Aug. 2019
  • And the rows of cushy chairs, of course, were filled with cinemagoers.
    — Andy Meek, BGR, 6 Dec. 2021
  • Why leave a private, cushy school and go to public school?
    — By Ellise Pierce photos By Ross Hailey, star-telegram, 6 Sep. 2017
  • The leather boots have padded insoles that are super cushy.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 8 Jan. 2022
  • A row of cushy chairs across the front of the lodge facing the lake may be the best place in Idaho to sink into and read a book.
    — Bill Roberts, idahostatesman, 11 May 2017
  • Heirloom Tencel linen sheets are bound to have a cushy spot in your heart and your bed.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
  • See: these cushy slides, which offer a good amount of support for this type of shoe.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The space is cozy and modern with big, cushy booths and a sunlit dining room.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Barnes stood with dancerly poise in a crisp white shirt, a black tie, and cushy black sneakers.
    — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The main lobby is dotted with glass orb lights hanging from the ceiling and cushy lounge chairs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Shoppers shout out the arch support and cushy soles, which are always a plus.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
  • And then there’s the cushy polyester cushion that’s handily treated with 3M Scotchgard.
    — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This lightweight, cushy trainer has sticky rubber under the forefoot for quick toe-offs.
    — Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
  • This sandal has just the right amount of shimmer, while the cushy platform keeps you elevated.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

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