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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
From flannel and poplin pajamas to pull-on bottoms, soft tees and cozy cardigans and hoodies, makers are leaning into the natural benefits that cotton offers.
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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Best served chilled, the new wine is ideal for everything from cozy nights in to vibrant fall gatherings.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Shewin Casual Long-Sleeve Sweater Top This cozy top blends all the comfort of your favorite sweaters and standard long-sleeve shirts into one.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Perry says a smokey brunette, which is a deep brown shade with depth and dimension, is the perfect color to transition into cozier weather.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Best served chilled, the new wine is ideal for everything from cozy nights in to vibrant fall gatherings.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Shewin Casual Long-Sleeve Sweater Top This cozy top blends all the comfort of your favorite sweaters and standard long-sleeve shirts into one.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Perry says a smokey brunette, which is a deep brown shade with depth and dimension, is the perfect color to transition into cozier weather.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cozy
Adjective
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Pari Pari is the brainchild of Benjamin Chemouny, Hugo Dayan and Edouard Benitah, who aimed to create an atmosphere that was elegant and yet also comfortable, a place for a quick lunch or a lengthier dinner with 25 counter seats — and a lot of ambition.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The journey is comfortable, with reserved seats, onboard restrooms, and no worries about parking or crowded overlooks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wear it with a polished pair of pants for an elevated look or pair it with the matching sweater pants to be ultra-snug.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Inside, there’s a fairly snug commercial kitchen and walk-in cooler, a couple restrooms with showers and a large dining room with a hot bar, cold food bar, ice cream machine and pizza oven.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Button it up and wear it like a sweater, or layer it over a tee for a more relaxed look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fall’s offering includes voluminous trousers, sculptural dresses, relaxed suits, lots of knitwear and capsules for men in Motion Wool and Motion Nylon fabrics.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Traditional shades of red and green remain present, but they’re joined by bubble gum pink and soft blue for a more eclectic palette.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tejasvi designed it with large-font type to make text easier to see and read, and a soft, blue theme intended to be soothing to people who may come to the site fresh from a scam and be fearful or frazzled.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Cozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cozy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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