as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
Case in point: the Olympus 6, a cushy trail runner with 33 millimeters of plush foam underfoot.
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Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 25 July 2025
Blanche entered Trump’s world when the then-former president was indicted in Manhattan, forced to leave his cushy law firm job to take Trump on as a client.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 July 2025
For young people looking to push their careers up the corporate ladder and emulate a jump from Nordstrom to Amazon,Hart’s advice is simple: Focus on learning—not on a flashy job title or cushy salary.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 6 July 2025
This cushy, oversized model is perfect for morning coffee, afternoon siestas, and soaking up the sun with a good book.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
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Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 25 July 2025
Blanche entered Trump’s world when the then-former president was indicted in Manhattan, forced to leave his cushy law firm job to take Trump on as a client.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 July 2025
For young people looking to push their careers up the corporate ladder and emulate a jump from Nordstrom to Amazon,Hart’s advice is simple: Focus on learning—not on a flashy job title or cushy salary.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 6 July 2025
This cushy, oversized model is perfect for morning coffee, afternoon siestas, and soaking up the sun with a good book.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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While a computer science degree can help, what matters most is being comfortable with large language models, natural language processing, and basic programming.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Montgomery said the organization wants the space to feel comfortable for whoever comes into the colorful waiting room.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Paul and Delbert and I made things snug for a week of hunting.—
Fred C. Mercer,
Outdoor Life,
14 Aug. 2025
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Plus, the high-rise design is flattering, and the snug fit feels comfortable and supportive.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The latter gets rid of flaky skin, while the balm keeps them soft.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Another classic silhouette, Arhaus’s blend of jute and cotton makes this rug feel slightly softer underfoot.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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