as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
Jeff Bezos famously used a similar approach to decide to leave his cushy financial job and start Amazon, for instance.
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Across all categories, expect smart TVs, rain showers, and cushy bathrobes.
—AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
The following week against the Miami Dolphins could be a cushy matchup to start either rookie QB for the first time.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
With their cushy insoles and everyday style, the orthopedic shoes absorb shock with every step for all-day wear.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Across all categories, expect smart TVs, rain showers, and cushy bathrobes.
—AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
The following week against the Miami Dolphins could be a cushy matchup to start either rookie QB for the first time.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
With their cushy insoles and everyday style, the orthopedic shoes absorb shock with every step for all-day wear.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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The comfortable four-way stretch fabric makes these feel like your favorite pair of yoga pants, while looking elegant and dressed to the nines.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Baggy Jean Looking for jeans that feel comfortable and look put-together?—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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 hardware is built for intimacy, pairing a soft exterior with full-body sensors that react to a user’s touch on its head or neck.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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So uncompromising as to turn hard heads into soft behinds.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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