1
as in snug
providing physical comfort
a large, overstuffed chair that is very comfortable
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2
as in relaxed
enjoying physical comfort
make yourself comfortable in the living room while I fix us some snacks
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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
enjoying retirement with a comfortable income
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Recent Examples of comfortable
The goal is predictable, comfortable driving across a wide range of conditions.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
While sunshine helped temperatures rebound slightly and melt some ice Monday, don’t get too comfortable — another very frigid day lies ahead Tuesday.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Designed for learners comfortable with the basics of Spanish and are ready to take their skills further.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Sharing his experience has helped some of his friends, who are also amputees, become more comfortable telling their stories, Stephen said.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
While sunshine helped temperatures rebound slightly and melt some ice Monday, don’t get too comfortable — another very frigid day lies ahead Tuesday.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Designed for learners comfortable with the basics of Spanish and are ready to take their skills further.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Sharing his experience has helped some of his friends, who are also amputees, become more comfortable telling their stories, Stephen said.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfortable
Adjective
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However, the width is slightly snug and some heel rubbing may occur.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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The perennials were nestled all snug in their beds while visions of 5-10-5 danced in their heads.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The knit has stretch, but sizing can vary — shoppers suggest going up a size for a relaxed, oversized fit that feels intentional and elevated.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Linen brings natural cooling performance and a relaxed, refined texture.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One has a drier environment with plentiful airflow, while the other has a humid climate.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Travel headaches were plentiful throughout the two-day ordeal, with luggage being separated from its owners as flights across the country trickled to a stop.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After Iribarne’s free throw, Beckman couldn’t knock down a 3, and Aliso allowed an easy bucket with five seconds left, then didn’t worry about putting the ball in play again.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cohen suggests incorporating accent pieces—pillows, objects, and art—done in more vibrant tones that are easy to edit or remove over time.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Although parts of eastern Oklahoma saw several inches of snow Friday night, the totals were less than the most generous predictions that were made over the past few days.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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For one, a Biden-era repayment plan with extremely generous payment terms — which only encourages more high-risk borrowing — will go by the wayside, with borrowers moved into other existing plans.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Snag this extra-soft sheet set for 83% off, which is available in numerous colors and sizes.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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So too is the ancient dining room at Scotti's, with its Chianti bottle candle holders dripping with wax and soft opera music always playing through the speakers.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the posh dressing room, complete with a sitting area, is lined with tall wooden wardrobes providing ample space for storing everything from apparel to footwear.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2026
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Like many reality shows of its era, ANTM has ignited ample discourse on social media and elsewhere, with critics calling it exploitative and decrying the harsh criticism deployed by Banks and the judging panel.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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Our base of operations was a spacious abode with plenty of room to gather or separate as needed.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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The aisles were spacious enough to handle the big opening night crowd.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Comfortable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfortable. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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