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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
There’s nothing cozier than a glowing fireplace on a chilly evening.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Use warm lighting, earthy colors, and soft textures to make the space feel cozier.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
While people across the globe have their own twists on cozy warm beverages, the idea of waking up and sipping on a hot cup of water, or doing the same before bed, is taking off on social media.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
Aniston wore a pair of wide leg jeans, a cozy navy sweater, an oversized gray scarf, black boots, and a pair of tinted sunglasses, while Curtis wore a matching color scheme, rocking jeans, a gray jacket, a navy scarf, and a black cap.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Use warm lighting, earthy colors, and soft textures to make the space feel cozier.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
While people across the globe have their own twists on cozy warm beverages, the idea of waking up and sipping on a hot cup of water, or doing the same before bed, is taking off on social media.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
Aniston wore a pair of wide leg jeans, a cozy navy sweater, an oversized gray scarf, black boots, and a pair of tinted sunglasses, while Curtis wore a matching color scheme, rocking jeans, a gray jacket, a navy scarf, and a black cap.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cozy
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Set the scene Nearly all guests arrive the most comfortable way, connecting through San Juan on a Tradewind Aviation prop plane to Tortola's Beef Island, a 90-minute ride low enough to count the sailboats moored off Virgin Gorda.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Best Mid-Size 5-Passenger SUV Honda Passport Fresh off a redesign, the Honda Passport is not simply a two-row version of the uber-popular Pilot, but instead, a rugged yet comfortable SUV with its own personality.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 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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Upstairs, though, the Foxes were snug.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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The kakapo is too heavy, too slow and, frankly, too delicious to survive around predators, and takes a shamelessly relaxed approach to reproduction.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Mornings can begin nearby at Café Comunión, and Abracadabra makes for a relaxed brunch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The material is a blend of viscose, polyester, and nylon that shoppers call surprisingly soft and stretchy.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2026
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Creamy and soft, these shades aren't as stark as bright white and leave your nails looking clean while still feeling contemporary.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Cozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cozy. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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