1
as in snug
providing physical comfort
a large, overstuffed chair that is very comfortable
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as in relaxed
enjoying physical comfort
make yourself comfortable in the living room while I fix us some snacks
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3
as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
enjoying retirement with a comfortable income
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comfortable circumstances
comfortable shoes
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Recent Examples of comfortable
The Panthers slapped in three goals during the second-period alone, including a score from Barkov, to take a comfortable 4-1 lead heading into the final 20 minutes.
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Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
His comments raise the rhetorical gamesmanship to a level U.S. officials weren’t comfortable with in the past.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Your breakthrough is waiting on the other side of what feels comfortable.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
There’s deep emotion and vulnerability in Blanchett’s work, with its performance counteracting the New Boy’s calm and comfortable otherness with an almost overbearing dedication to care.
—Ella Kemp, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
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Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
His comments raise the rhetorical gamesmanship to a level U.S. officials weren’t comfortable with in the past.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Your breakthrough is waiting on the other side of what feels comfortable.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
There’s deep emotion and vulnerability in Blanchett’s work, with its performance counteracting the New Boy’s calm and comfortable otherness with an almost overbearing dedication to care.
—Ella Kemp, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfortable
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Designed with soft, springy foam and a snug fit, this ultra-light trainer is ideal for long walking days.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2025
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The unkind nickname is even more of a snug fit now.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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After an afternoon strolling through Historic Georgetown, come back to the hotel for a quick change and a pre-dinner drink at Eliza’s, the relaxed, open-air waterfront bar at the back of the property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The garden level features a private patio with an outdoor kitchenette, while sliding glass doors connect a relaxed seating area off the home’s secondary kitchen to a rear garden with a mudroom and bike storage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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The Malibu rum drinks were plentiful, the piles of pink sand underneath the beach chairs were pristine, and coolers full of sunscreen were stocked and bountiful.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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Bobcats are secretive, rarely seen predators that most often live in the foothills, canyons, mesa and plateaus where brush and woodland are plentiful, according to CPW.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
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Reach for hydrogen peroxide to make cleaning easier.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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But school officials across the country worry that making lawsuits easier to win will create a more adversarial relationship between parents and schools in the difficult negotiations needed to balance a student’s needs with a school’s limited resources.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Southern Living contributor Rick Bragg says the recipe is actually very simple: squishy white brand, salt and pepper, generous smears of mayo, and slices of juicy tomatoes.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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But in a high-tax country like Norway, where locals already fund generous public services, the idea of taxing tourists has been politically sensitive.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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While investors remain hopeful for a soft landing for the U.S. economy, how severe could the situation become if another recession occurs?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The interior of my bZ Limited was comfortable, trimmed in appealing soft materials and roomy.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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In support of this, ensure the page is designed professionally, with ample white space, being sure to avoid visual clutter.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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There’s ample reason for worry, especially since that sentiment has shifted even among those who once were staunch advocates.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Wooden half-barrels or other spacious pots work well.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Outside of the breezy material and comfy fit, the overalls also get praise from shoppers for other thoughtful design features, like a spacious breast pocket, deep side pockets, and functional back pockets.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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“Comfortable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfortable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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