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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
The setting feels authentically Irish pub-ish with cozy booths and a bar with lots of seats and chatty bartends.
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Joe Freshgoods is going cozy and well-worn for his next collaboration with New Balance.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Lyra’s world has a cozy, Miyazaki, my-favorite-things feeling, with its narrow lanes, gleaming clockwork, teetering stacks of books, crashing thunderstorms, and, oh God, those brown-paper packages tied up with string!
—Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The video leans into the season's warmth and nostalgia, pairing cozy cabin scenes with sentimental home footage.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cozy
Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Joe Freshgoods is going cozy and well-worn for his next collaboration with New Balance.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Lyra’s world has a cozy, Miyazaki, my-favorite-things feeling, with its narrow lanes, gleaming clockwork, teetering stacks of books, crashing thunderstorms, and, oh God, those brown-paper packages tied up with string!
—Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The video leans into the season's warmth and nostalgia, pairing cozy cabin scenes with sentimental home footage.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cozy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cozy
Adjective
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Its sleek, slim-fit design and elastic waistband make for a fit that’s professional yet comfortable, and its ankle-skimming length is ideal for showing off cute loafers, sneakers, or other fall shoes.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Advance fiber recovery processes and high-quality spinning ensure the fabric is durable, comfortable and maintains an authentic denim look.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Other campers and tents can certainly be quite snug, too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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At Iowa, as Cignetti warned his team this week, stands are snug up against the sideline and the sound can be deafening, which is why quarterback Fernando Mendoza did not audible against the Hawkeyes.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Dressed up with sleek pencil skirts or down with relaxed jeans, the versatile layer has been spotted on A-listers like Kate Middleton, Oprah Winfrey, Gwyneth Paltrow, Keri Russell, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The relaxed, oversized fit makes for a cozy feel.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dress up your bedroom with a new seven-piece comforter set or sink into something super soft like the Bedsure fluffy comforter.—
Sheri Kaz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of reviewers have highlighted how soft and cozy the pad feels.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Cozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cozy. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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