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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
Even for the minimalist, the silhouette remains effortlessly appealing—cozy, classic, and endlessly wearable—while a bold wash of color offers a subtle entry point into the season’s maximalist mood.
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Now in its third year, hungry readers with a voracious literary appetite can visit more than three dozen of central Indiana's coziest bookstores, score a cool bookmark and possibly win a prize or two.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
More than three dozen businesses will be ladling up the cozy stuff this year, including a few of my favorites from past events.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
When Sami woke up from his nap no the cozy, oversized leather recliner, an old black-and-white Egyptian film was playing on the gigantic TV screen.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Now in its third year, hungry readers with a voracious literary appetite can visit more than three dozen of central Indiana's coziest bookstores, score a cool bookmark and possibly win a prize or two.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
More than three dozen businesses will be ladling up the cozy stuff this year, including a few of my favorites from past events.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
When Sami woke up from his nap no the cozy, oversized leather recliner, an old black-and-white Egyptian film was playing on the gigantic TV screen.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cozy
Adjective
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Having the benefit of two first-round picks could end up jolting the pass rush toward a more comfortable look in Week 1 of the season.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Black skinny jeans should fit snug but comfortable without excessive wrinkling at the ankle.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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The living room is adjacent and looks quite snug, but has space for a sofa, a mini-split air-conditioning unit, and a little extra storage.—
Adam Williams
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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Suites are the best bet for families, as classic rooms are pretty snug.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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That decision alone saved the family a full day of transit and set the tone for a relaxed, seamless experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The shoes have a slim silhouette that’s easy to pair with everything from relaxed denim to airy skirts.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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The team is also developing a next-generation robotic hand to address swelling in harder-to-treat areas, expanding the potential of soft-robotic therapy beyond wearable sleeves.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The silky formula layers easily with the rest of your routine and leaves skin with that soft, luminous glass glow K-beauty is famous for.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Cozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cozy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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