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as in comfortable
enjoying physical comfort
the cat looked very cozy, all cuddled up in the blankets
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as in snug
providing physical comfort
a coffeehouse with soft, cozy chairs
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Recent Examples of cozy
Treat your favorite kitty to a fun tower and scratching post in one with the Sha Cerlin 68-Inch Multi-Level Large Cat Tree, a tower with cozy perches, climbing activities, and scratching posts to keep them entertained for hours.
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Christine Persaud, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Comforting, simple, and packed with flavor, this cozy soup is perfect for a cold night, served along with our Chipotle Grilled Cheese for an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Where to stay in the Hudson Valley The Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains have many cozy bed-and-breakfasts and contemporary boutique hotels.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
The cozy farming simulator’s color visuals looked excellent, without a single performance hitch.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
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Christine Persaud, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Comforting, simple, and packed with flavor, this cozy soup is perfect for a cold night, served along with our Chipotle Grilled Cheese for an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Where to stay in the Hudson Valley The Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains have many cozy bed-and-breakfasts and contemporary boutique hotels.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
The cozy farming simulator’s color visuals looked excellent, without a single performance hitch.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cozy
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
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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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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
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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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“Cozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cozy. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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