as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
If its welfare state is too cushy, or its climate policies too green – well, nobody’s perfect.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The cushy seating encourages people to tuck in for a while.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The result is an opulent dining room with 90 cushy seats.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
This Lucky Step pair features a genuine suede-and-leather upper, a cushy insole, and a gum sole for no-slip grip.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The cushy seating encourages people to tuck in for a while.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The result is an opulent dining room with 90 cushy seats.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
This Lucky Step pair features a genuine suede-and-leather upper, a cushy insole, and a gum sole for no-slip grip.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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The first steps toward a culture course correction are to create an opportunity in which everybody feels comfortable communicating with each other.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Vivaia is known for its comfortable, sustainable footwear, with mesh-style uppers and fun designs and colors.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Upstairs, though, the Foxes were snug.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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This duvet cover is also a bit snugger than a typical King, so the duvet feels especially lofty.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Designers are now layering materials — combining sections of horizontal cedar fencing with tall, dense plantings like arborvitae or ornamental grasses—to create softer, more organic privacy screens.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Gap CashSoft Oversized Chunky Cardigan My daughters also loved this soft, chunky cardigan from Gap, available in multiple colors.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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