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as in comfortable
enjoying physical comfort
the cat looked very cozy, all cuddled up in the blankets
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as in snug
providing physical comfort
a coffeehouse with soft, cozy chairs
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Recent Examples of cozy
Light enough to see, but cozy enough that the bugs won’t immediately be attracted to it, a yellow LED bulb is an environmentally conscious way to avoid pests from hovering.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Three weeks after the Oscars, and after a brief vacation to decompress, Moore is cozy in a sweatshirt and glasses at her home in Idaho, her 1 1/2-lb.
—Time, 16 Apr. 2025
Bedrooms are cozy and private, following the Horace Gifford model of making the home more social by pushing the fun into an open living area.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2025
Photo : West Coast Modern A fireplace keeps things cozy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Three weeks after the Oscars, and after a brief vacation to decompress, Moore is cozy in a sweatshirt and glasses at her home in Idaho, her 1 1/2-lb.
—Time, 16 Apr. 2025
Bedrooms are cozy and private, following the Horace Gifford model of making the home more social by pushing the fun into an open living area.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2025
Photo : West Coast Modern A fireplace keeps things cozy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cozy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cozy
Adjective
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These minimalist interior designers skillfully incorporate clean lines and neutral palettes to devise interiors that are comfortable and highly functional.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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The retired central banker had never run for public office before, and Canadian commentators have praised him for doing the barest basics of campaigning, such as taking photos with voters and being comfortable in crowds.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 Apr. 2025
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The suitcase pass-through sleeve is durable and snug, the bag itself fits underneath most standard airplane seats, and there’s a dedicated padded compartment for a laptop and loads of pockets for essentials.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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With a snug fit and cushioned midsole, this shoe provides excellent comfort for everything from morning jogs to casual sightseeing.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Mar. 2025
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The war isn’t over, but at this writing, mandates have tightened (not relaxed) across major companies like Amazon, AT&T and Boeing.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The wooden slats are uniform, but rounded edges help create a more relaxed outdoor atmosphere.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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The result is soft, luminous skin that’s also protected from a high UV index.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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The frame is made from a soft velvet fabric that’s extremely comfortable to recline on.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Cozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cozy. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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