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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
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cozy
Adjective
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It’s made of mold- and mildew-resistant acacia wood and comes with plush, colorful cushions that are comfortable and supportive.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Available in 10 wear-with-anything shades, including black, army green, and brown, the shacket has earned praise from shoppers who call out its high-quality construction and trendy yet comfortable design in their reviews.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Several people recommended sizing up due to its snug fit.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Other campers and tents can certainly be quite snug, too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The long sleeves, side pockets, and relaxed silhouette will layer well over a T-shirt this fall and can be worn under a heavier jacket in the winter.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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This specific cut has a comfy, relaxed fit that still shows off your best features, and is made with a slightly-stretchy comfort denim that won’t dig into you during the day.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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The large flowers have an iridescent lavender eye and stand atop evergreen foliage that adds soft blue-green hues to the garden year-round.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The species is a red gorgonian soft coral found along the Pacific coast from Chile to California.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Cozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cozy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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