as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
Ernst Baerwald’s odyssey from a cushy childhood in Frankfurt to his final days in a beautiful Berkeley mansion, with a long sojourn in Tokyo along the way, reads like, well, a novel.
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Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Swift may want to have a cushy monthly residency at the Garden one day, Billy Joel-style.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
Grippy, supportive Salomons offer just enough bounce for high-intensity workouts without being too cushy.
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India Roby,
Glamour,
4 June 2026
Unexpected not because anyone thought Leclerc would leave his cushy position at Maranello, but because hardly anyone was keeping a close eye on the status of his contract, as is usually the case with other top Formula 1 drivers in top teams.
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Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
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Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Swift may want to have a cushy monthly residency at the Garden one day, Billy Joel-style.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
Grippy, supportive Salomons offer just enough bounce for high-intensity workouts without being too cushy.
—
India Roby,
Glamour,
4 June 2026
Unexpected not because anyone thought Leclerc would leave his cushy position at Maranello, but because hardly anyone was keeping a close eye on the status of his contract, as is usually the case with other top Formula 1 drivers in top teams.
—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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Olivia Taylor, the assistant manager of the swim school, says clearing up misconceptions about what drowning actually looks like and getting anyone comfortable in and around the water, are some of the most important parts of teaching someone how to swim.
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Opt for these wireless ones with a 50-hour battery life, comfortable padding, and more handy features.
Adjective
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The thick thatching holds in heat, so despite the coolness of the June evenings, my bedroom is snug.
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Including setup for the frame and the remaining assembly for the sides and the headboard, everything took about 45 minutes to complete—though be aware that the upholstery was so snug that pulling it into place was like fitting a stubborn sock.
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But so do bursts of color, softer fabrics and strange patterns.
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Puff sleeves, a scalloped hem, lace trim, and eyelet detailing give this top a soft, feminine edge.
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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