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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Hanging new curtains, adding a plush area rug, and bringing in comfy seating are simple yet impactful ways to cozy up the space.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Our eyes are on everything from a simple white bedding set for everyday luxury, or a new throw blanket to cozy up with on the couch throughout endless holiday movie marathons.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025
Ready to cozy up in a zip-up sweatshirt à la Beckham?
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Then cozy up by the fire pit or in front of the living room’s large stone fireplace.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Our eyes are on everything from a simple white bedding set for everyday luxury, or a new throw blanket to cozy up with on the couch throughout endless holiday movie marathons.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025
Ready to cozy up in a zip-up sweatshirt à la Beckham?
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Then cozy up by the fire pit or in front of the living room’s large stone fireplace.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025
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 8 Dec. 2025.
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