as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
Just imagining layers upon layers of cushy foam (give or take a plush pillowtop cover) is soothing enough to induce sleep.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
For someone in a cushy boardroom, that might seem reasonable.
—Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Although it’s made from a cushy fabric, the rug won’t hold stains and just needs to be spot-cleaned with soap and water.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
On paper, this is a cushy place to be, and O’Connell even said as much.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
For someone in a cushy boardroom, that might seem reasonable.
—Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Although it’s made from a cushy fabric, the rug won’t hold stains and just needs to be spot-cleaned with soap and water.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
On paper, this is a cushy place to be, and O’Connell even said as much.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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There’s a lot of writers who aren’t comfortable with that kind of rearranging.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2025
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Harry is comfortable, albeit respectful, with this formidable figure in the MobLand universe.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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They’re constructed with the brand’s Luxe Foam footbed, which provides ample cushioning that molds to the shape of your foot for a snug, contoured fit.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Just note that, as a 100% polyester suit meant for training, this style is designed to fit snug (and doesn’t have a ton of stretch).—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Some risk factors for babies include sleeping on their side or stomach, sharing a bed with a parent or caregiver, using soft bedding or bumper pads and sleeping on an incline.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The all-in-one outfit, which comes in 17 colors, is made out of a soft material that has a bit of stretch.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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