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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In 2024, the actress, 53, underwent her first knee surgery, and so her search for comfortable shoes began.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Because perspiration slows you down long before precipitation, outdoor gear needs to efficiently help the body stay warm, fresh and comfortable while eliminating moisture build-up.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 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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Another noteworthy development is Arts Landing, a four-acre city park in Downtown Pittsburgh featuring public art, greenery and performance space set to soft open in April 2026.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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For the white colorway, a contrasting gum sole with a soft suede toe highlights the sneaker, while the black version features a brown distressed tooling.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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