as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
On them, The Hunting Party has been the strongest performer, also like Brilliant Minds aided by its cushy post-Voice slot.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
Garden clogs especially are the unsung heroes of gardens coast to coast, easy to quickly slip on for hours of cushy comfort while keeping feet safe from sticks, stones, and slick surfaces.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
While the decor is a corporate look, there’s a cushy area with a couch and soft furnishings where customers can sit with their laptops.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
Coming in a full range of sizes from 5 to 12 (including half sizes), these cushy hiking shoes boast reliable lugs at the outsoles for vital grip on a wide range of terrain, from slick rocks to wet leaves.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
Garden clogs especially are the unsung heroes of gardens coast to coast, easy to quickly slip on for hours of cushy comfort while keeping feet safe from sticks, stones, and slick surfaces.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
While the decor is a corporate look, there’s a cushy area with a couch and soft furnishings where customers can sit with their laptops.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
Coming in a full range of sizes from 5 to 12 (including half sizes), these cushy hiking shoes boast reliable lugs at the outsoles for vital grip on a wide range of terrain, from slick rocks to wet leaves.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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While the towering shoes may seem intimidating, don’t let their large, often chunky heels fool you: PLatform shoes are among the most comfortable heels in any wardrobe.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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But any exercises that feel comfortable (and safe) to you are fair game.—
Alice Oglethorpe,
SELF,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The luxury e-commerce retailer Net-a-Porter, Cultured magazine and the fashion label Proenza Schouler have also hosted dinner parties and events at Raf’s, where waiters nimbly zigzag among the dining room’s snug 11 tables.—
Laura Neilson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Briggs & Riley Traveler Tote With generous interior storage for travel, Briggs & Riley Traveler Tote ($219) has a snug slip-through panel for stacking on a carry-on and a quick-access outside zip compartment for security essentials.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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Made from 100 percent cotton, the hat is soft to the touch and will keep your head cool even on the sunniest days.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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