as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
Plus, the brand's Cloudlift Lite padding makes every step feel cushy and supported.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 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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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 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
See All Example Sentences for cushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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It’s made of mold- and mildew-resistant acacia wood and comes with plush, colorful cushions that are comfortable and supportive.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Available in 10 wear-with-anything shades, including black, army green, and brown, the shacket has earned praise from shoppers who call out its high-quality construction and trendy yet comfortable design in their reviews.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Other campers and tents can certainly be quite snug, too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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At Iowa, as Cignetti warned his team this week, stands are snug up against the sideline and the sound can be deafening, which is why quarterback Fernando Mendoza did not audible against the Hawkeyes.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The large flowers have an iridescent lavender eye and stand atop evergreen foliage that adds soft blue-green hues to the garden year-round.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The species is a red gorgonian soft coral found along the Pacific coast from Chile to California.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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