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as in tidy
being clean and in good order
a snug military cadet in dress uniform
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as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a snug cottage that's the perfect retreat for a rustic vacation
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as in relaxed
enjoying physical comfort
while snug in our warm beds, we listened to the winter storm raging outside
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
make sure that all screws and nuts in the shelving unit are snug
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as in safe
providing safety
yachtsmen looking for a snug harbor in which to anchor for the night
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Recent Examples of snug
Fred C. Mercer, Outdoor Life, 14 Aug. 2025
Even soft textiles like rugs and drapery can be used to define the snug.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Heshel Rolnick, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
Most of them grow from southern Oregon down into northern California, snugged up against the rugged Pacific coast.
—Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
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Adjective
Paul and Delbert and I made things snug for a week of hunting.
—Fred C. Mercer, Outdoor Life, 14 Aug. 2025
Even soft textiles like rugs and drapery can be used to define the snug.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Our job was to stretch and snug the uppers to the bottom of the lasts.
—Heshel Rolnick, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
Most of them grow from southern Oregon down into northern California, snugged up against the rugged Pacific coast.
—Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snug
Adjective
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If a freestanding bin is unavoidable, choose a sleek and durable model that complements the kitchen’s style, and keep it spotless to maintain a tidy, intentional look.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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Filmed on location in Mallorca, the six-part series follows Tom (Lasson) and Petra (Linnertorp), a successful Swedish couple who sell their hypermarket in Sweden for a tidy sum and head for a life of luxury on the Spanish island.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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The plushy Outlast Forever Velvet Pigment continues the tradition but with a comfortable, flexible formula that glides on smooth and dries down matte without drying out your lips.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Aggressive investors comfortable with operational complexity may find the specialized HPC route the most direct and potentially most rewarding exposure to AI expansion.—
Anthony Zhang,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bateman matched The Truman Show actress in an all black ensemble consisting of dress pants, a blazer and a relaxed fit T-shirt.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 100% leather seat and back have just enough slack never to feel too rigid against your back, while the lower-than-average seat height (only 14 inches high) gives off a relaxed and casual vibe.—
Elissa Suh,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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Without the right visibility or relationships, skilled freelancers, particularly women, people of color, immigrants and international talent, often get stuck competing for low-paying projects on crowded marketplaces.—
Dr. Stevens Bonhomme,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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After allowing the paste to sit for 12 to 24 hours, use a plastic scraper to begin cleaning off stuck on grime or food particles.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Financial reports, client data, or confidential business information can be uploaded in ways that sidestep official security and AI policies, often neutralizing safeguards intended to keep information safe.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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New technology can solve crimes faster, safer, and less expensively than ever before.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Suddenly your once-empty landing is a spot for coffee or for snuggling up with a book.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Jesse and Jasper spend a lot of time snuggling, while Blaze loves playing and wrestling with his older brother.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The lack of any real surprises or subversions along the way can be a drag, making the Prime Video miniseries feel a bit padded even at a relatively trim six hour-long episodes.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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The standard trim, layer, and fine-tune features are all here, plus elements like automatic captions, text, 4K HDR, and more.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Swift wore Elson 4, the brand’s best-selling blue-red, but the bullet-proof formula comes in 12 beautiful hues ranging from a soft beige peach (Nude Cabaret) to a deep bronzed rose (Flesh 3).—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Snug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snug. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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