cozy up
verb
cozied up; cozying up; cozies up
: to attain or try to attain familiarity, friendship, or intimacy : ingratiate oneself
cozying up to the boss
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Diners, who have included Paul Rudd, Ed Sheeran, Bobby Cannavale, Chelsea Clinton, Rose McGowan, Seth Meyers, Justin Theroux and Constance Wu, cozy up in rose velvet Hollywood booths and watch the theater of chefs at work in an open kitchen.
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Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Venus, planet of relationships, dances into Cancer from May 18 until June 13, which will bring a sensual, tender, and compassionate energy to our lives — and can improve connections with family or encourage us to cozy up at home.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The National Hotel Restaurant In the wintertime, order a cocktail and cozy up by the fireplace.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Many suites feature an open-air terrace where guests can cozy up with a glass of complimentary wine from the minibar—and maybe even spot a bird or two.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
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Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Venus, planet of relationships, dances into Cancer from May 18 until June 13, which will bring a sensual, tender, and compassionate energy to our lives — and can improve connections with family or encourage us to cozy up at home.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The National Hotel Restaurant In the wintertime, order a cocktail and cozy up by the fireplace.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Many suites feature an open-air terrace where guests can cozy up with a glass of complimentary wine from the minibar—and maybe even spot a bird or two.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cozy up
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“Cozy up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cozy%20up. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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