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as in tidy
being clean and in good order
a snug military cadet in dress uniform
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as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a snug cottage that's the perfect retreat for a rustic vacation
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as in relaxed
enjoying physical comfort
while snug in our warm beds, we listened to the winter storm raging outside
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
make sure that all screws and nuts in the shelving unit are snug
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as in safe
providing safety
yachtsmen looking for a snug harbor in which to anchor for the night
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Recent Examples of snug
Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The wrap’s velcro closures at the top and nape of the neck ensure a snug fit that’s meant to help snatch your face.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Aug. 2025
Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
How about snugging up with a thematically appropriate movie?
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 16 May 2023
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Adjective
Trendy Queen Snug Crop Top Style this snug crop top with linen shorts and maxi skirts now, then wear it with wide-leg jeans and comfy leggings once the temperature drops.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The wrap’s velcro closures at the top and nape of the neck ensure a snug fit that’s meant to help snatch your face.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
On Google Maps, Zdarsky’s hangar-cum-house can be seen snugged into the crossings of several dirt runways on an isolated section of land located in Utah’s remote northwestern desert.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
How about snugging up with a thematically appropriate movie?
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 16 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snug
Adjective
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The unconventional choice hints at the director’s disinterest in a tidy search-and-rescue, and the relief that comes with it.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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Beyond the city, morning mist drapes over castle turrets like Vianden’s, and vineyards ripple in tidy rows along the Moselle.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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He’s never sounded more confident or comfortable, a thrilling promise of what’s to come from him in the future.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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Montgomery said the organization wants the space to feel comfortable for whoever comes into the colorful waiting room.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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In fact, natural is the word to sum up Chapman, a host who, like Artie Bucco, could be described as warm and convivial, who rarely fails to ask piercing questions devoid of cliches and has a relaxed but authoritative style.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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This top is made from buttery soft, lightweight fabric and features a relaxed fit similar to the one Holmes wore.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Children in volatile environments or those given inconsistent approval often believe that doing everything perfectly will keep them safe.—
Lisa Oake,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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This assortment spans models suited for the tiniest chihuahua to English mastiffs, the slinkiest cat to the most massive maine coons—all of them durable, comfy, and equipped to satisfy your pet’s desire to snuggle.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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But if Stern skewered American celebrity—submitting his subjects to mortifying lines of questioning—Cooper snuggles up to it.—
Alessandra Codinha,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dončić appears on a new cover of Men’s Health magazine, looking trim.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Several precious feet of space in the restaurant’s trim open kitchen are dedicated to a volcanically hot charcoal grill, to properly impart the smoke and char that give the sweetness of so many dishes a dimensional, toffee-like edge.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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The latter gets rid of flaky skin, while the balm keeps them soft.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Another classic silhouette, Arhaus’s blend of jute and cotton makes this rug feel slightly softer underfoot.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
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When culture starts performing alignment instead of living it, most companies reach for fixes: tighter messaging, new values, more playbooks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That’s because of the NFL’s ownership rules, which are tighter than those in other sports.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Snug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snug. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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