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as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
couldn't wait to return home and sleep in his own comfy bed
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as in relaxed
enjoying physical comfort
customers are not likely to get too comfy in the restaurant's unforgiving chairs
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Recent Examples of comfy
Home in a comfy chair, holding baby Zakaria, who’s nursing while Mayniel talks.
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Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
To shop more comfy sweatshirts at Target, keep scrolling.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
And there are cozy reading spots with comfy chairs, and volunteers to assist you in finding your next great book.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
While wool blankets are often associated with camping blankets (wool is the most effective material at trapping heat in extreme weather, even when wet), the good ones are as cozy, comfy, and warm as your classic plush throw—if more heavy duty and less machine washable.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2025
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Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
To shop more comfy sweatshirts at Target, keep scrolling.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
And there are cozy reading spots with comfy chairs, and volunteers to assist you in finding your next great book.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
While wool blankets are often associated with camping blankets (wool is the most effective material at trapping heat in extreme weather, even when wet), the good ones are as cozy, comfy, and warm as your classic plush throw—if more heavy duty and less machine washable.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comfy
Adjective
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Smile Dentist Play Set This new Melissa & Doug toy helps kids get comfortable with trips to the dentist through pretend play at home.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Thiaw, aged 24 and capped three times by Germany, is comfortable on the ball, can play in a high line and is good at switching play.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In later snaps, the Iron Man actress modeled several more outfits — including a classic black halter-neck dress, a relaxed fit gray T-shirt dress with short sleeves paired with black slip-on sandals, and two black-and-white looks.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even when Kerr and Staples get in an argument that frighteningly escalates, both Blunt and Johnson maintain their relaxed equilibrium.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This cocoon is super-protective, and the fleas stay safe and snug inside for up to four months, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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The snug lid helps lock in moisture, ensuring your sourdough loaves stay fluffy and roasts won’t dry out after hours of slow cooking.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Take the front row, for example, where Russell was fitted with medium tires and Verstappen was on soft tires.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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These unique washcloths only need water to remove makeup like foundation, concealer, and blush, and are soft and gentle enough to wipe away stubborn mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow around the delicate eye area.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Comfy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comfy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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