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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
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
These are made from soft silicone and come with four different-sized tips (extra small to large) for a comfortable, snug fit.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2025
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
This cocoon is super-protective, and the fleas stay safe and snug inside for up to four months, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
And nothing makes those moments snugger than a comfortable sweater set.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
These are made from soft silicone and come with four different-sized tips (extra small to large) for a comfortable, snug fit.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2025
Verb
Attach a button or zipper to keep the sleeve closed, or make a sleeve with a foldable top and a clasp to keep your books snug and protected.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
This cocoon is super-protective, and the fleas stay safe and snug inside for up to four months, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snug
Adjective
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In short, Beats Fit Pro blends punchy audio, a super-secure fit, and capable ANC in a tidy package that favors iPhone users while still playing nicely with Android for 26% off right now.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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Much of that doesn’t easily fit into a tidy pitch deck or a three-month sprint.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The comfortable four-way stretch fabric makes these feel like your favorite pair of yoga pants, while looking elegant and dressed to the nines.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Baggy Jean Looking for jeans that feel comfortable and look put-together?—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cate Blanchett is the queen of a relaxed, textured bob.—
Catharine Malzahn,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The state’s investigation, Bry said, gives hope to hockey parents across the country who feel stuck in a system in which corporate interests exploit families and kids’ passions for profit.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to Shelter Animals Count, large breeds make up 29 percent of all shelter intakes but only 26 percent of adoptions, leaving many stuck in kennels while smaller dogs find homes more quickly.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Having no cool aunt of my own and no elder sisters, just teenage babysitters and camp counselors (each with their own unique but tenuous grasp on anatomy and reproductive science), the book felt warm, inviting, and—perhaps most important to my terrified, bleeding, self—safe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The two men exchange grateful texts later that evening, home safe and stumped about where to go next.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The pair have since amped up their public PDA, snuggling up everywhere from Madison Square Garden to the Golden Globes.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Since the winter season calls for snuggling under blankets more often, experts recommend washing your blankets on the more frequent end of this guidance.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
2 Jan. 2026
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The recall comes six months after Tesla and the NHTSA recalled roughly 46,000 Cybertrucks that were at risk of a trim panel detaching.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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This method for choosing a color scheme pairs a soft neutral for the walls, a crisp white for trim, baseboards, and ceilings, and a deeper version of the wall color for doors or window frames.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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The hardware is built for intimacy, pairing a soft exterior with full-body sensors that react to a user’s touch on its head or neck.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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So uncompromising as to turn hard heads into soft behinds.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Snug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snug. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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