How to Use cushy in a Sentence
cushy
adjective- His uncle got him a cushy job in the city government.
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The Edge Desk has the same type of cushy seat and leg pads.
—Dallas News, 23 July 2020
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The jobs and the salaries weren’t even that cushy, really.
—Dennis Young, courant.com, 26 July 2019
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For some, the road to success starts with a cushy MBA and a fast-track grad scheme.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
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The cushy, screw-cap tip makes for a mess-free makeup bag.
—Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
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On paper, this is a cushy place to be, and O’Connell even said as much.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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The seat foam is cushy, and the mesh back allows for good airflow.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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With a 28mm stack height in the sole, the Torin aims to deliver a smooth, cushy ride.
—Amanda Loudin, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2019
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The abstract shape of the cushy dog bed adds to the incognito rug look.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2023
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The heavyweight leather can take a beating, and the cushy sole is great for tired feet.
—Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2020
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After a run, treat your feet with a cushy, slip-on shoe that is high on the style points.
—Amanda Loudin, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2019
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It is also equipped with a pair of cushy seats that look straight out of first class.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
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He and Williams and Djokovic and Stephens are at the cushy end of the tennis-earnings spectrum.
—Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, 28 Aug. 2019
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The star completed the look with a pair of cushy catwalk shoes.
—Shafiq Najib, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022
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The Flying Spur, Bentley's large, cushy sedan, went on sale with a V8 for the first time this year.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 6 June 2021
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The LC500 feels like a grand touring car—wide and fast, and a little cushy—rather than a sports coupe.
—Hannah Elliott, Bloomberg.com, 15 May 2017
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There are cushy booths where people can work or have lunch.
—Steve Brown, Dallas News, 26 Aug. 2019
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And the rows of cushy chairs, of course, were filled with cinemagoers.
—Andy Meek, BGR, 6 Dec. 2021
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Why leave a private, cushy school and go to public school?
—By Ellise Pierce photos By Ross Hailey, star-telegram, 6 Sep. 2017
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The leather boots have padded insoles that are super cushy.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 8 Jan. 2022
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A row of cushy chairs across the front of the lodge facing the lake may be the best place in Idaho to sink into and read a book.
—Bill Roberts, idahostatesman, 11 May 2017
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Heirloom Tencel linen sheets are bound to have a cushy spot in your heart and your bed.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
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See: these cushy slides, which offer a good amount of support for this type of shoe.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
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The space is cozy and modern with big, cushy booths and a sunlit dining room.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2024
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The space is cozy and modern with big, cushy booths and a sunlit dining room.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
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If its welfare state is too cushy, or its climate policies too green – well, nobody’s perfect.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
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This Merino-blend bralette is breathable and itch-free, with a wireless design that’s cushy enough for all-day wear.
—Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
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The cushy seating encourages people to tuck in for a while.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
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The result is an opulent dining room with 90 cushy seats.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
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This Lucky Step pair features a genuine suede-and-leather upper, a cushy insole, and a gum sole for no-slip grip.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
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