as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
Muncy has a cushy matchup and dreamy hitting conditions tonight.
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Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Besides being a fraction of the price, the styles are cushy, easy to clean, and come in so many colors.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Ernst Baerwald’s odyssey from a cushy childhood in Frankfurt to his final days in a beautiful Berkeley mansion, with a long sojourn in Tokyo along the way, reads like, well, a novel.
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Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Swift may want to have a cushy monthly residency at the Garden one day, Billy Joel-style.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cushy
Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Besides being a fraction of the price, the styles are cushy, easy to clean, and come in so many colors.
—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Ernst Baerwald’s odyssey from a cushy childhood in Frankfurt to his final days in a beautiful Berkeley mansion, with a long sojourn in Tokyo along the way, reads like, well, a novel.
—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Swift may want to have a cushy monthly residency at the Garden one day, Billy Joel-style.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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Olivia Taylor, the assistant manager of the swim school, says clearing up misconceptions about what drowning actually looks like and getting anyone comfortable in and around the water, are some of the most important parts of teaching someone how to swim.
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Opt for these wireless ones with a 50-hour battery life, comfortable padding, and more handy features.
Adjective
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The thick thatching holds in heat, so despite the coolness of the June evenings, my bedroom is snug.
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Including setup for the frame and the remaining assembly for the sides and the headboard, everything took about 45 minutes to complete—though be aware that the upholstery was so snug that pulling it into place was like fitting a stubborn sock.
Adjective
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Recreational swimming is not permitted, yet anglers fishing for tilapia, largemouth bass and carp are a common sight along the rocky sides of the soft-bottom areas.
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That first bite delivers the crispy outside with a soft chew of rice, followed by the hot dog.
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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