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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
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
House plants are also peppered throughout the space, and the Simmons mattresses are there to ensure guests have the snuggest sleep possible.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Six-year-old Lucas Kincaid of Molalla, Oregon stood with his family to take a final peek in the hulking main telescope beneath the dome in anxious anticipation, snug in his furry hooded jacket like a hibernating bear cub about to meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
However, the width is slightly snug and some heel rubbing may occur.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
House plants are also peppered throughout the space, and the Simmons mattresses are there to ensure guests have the snuggest sleep possible.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
And, of course, his glove — or a football, depending on the season — was snug under one arm in bed.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Six-year-old Lucas Kincaid of Molalla, Oregon stood with his family to take a final peek in the hulking main telescope beneath the dome in anxious anticipation, snug in his furry hooded jacket like a hibernating bear cub about to meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snug
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All restomods are a substantial investment in time and financial resources, and the Wood & Pickett Mini by Callum doesn’t buck that trend, considering a tidy original Cooper S is half the price.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Because things aren’t always as tidy as a win-loss record or conference seeding might suggest.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Moon uplifts vulnerable Chiron, spotlighting your comfortable 4th house and your profound 8th house.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Harris, the Chatsworth head coach, said Arenas is still just getting comfortable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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This two-bedroom apartment takes a more relaxed approach.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Somehow both seriously luxurious and utterly relaxed, this flax linen duvet cover and shams merge the material’s trademark rumbled look with a sophisticated edge, literally.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Still, Vegas is never content to stay stuck in its old ways.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Now after these victories over the Rockets, surging Hornets and Pistons, there is a feel of legitimacy, of being something better than stuck in the play-in mud.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 What would help your body feel safe now?—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The piece is also outdoor-safe and easy to care for; simply wipe it down with a dry cloth after a messy project.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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When you’re done, ski right to the nearby W Verbier to snuggle up in a room with your very own fireplace.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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The post included photos of the family with their dogs, Katie lying in blankets as both Ellie and Emma snuggle her, and the couple holding a sonogram photo.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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Opting for ornate hardware and rings or adding a trim detail above the window—or to the fabric itself—can also help to give lighter curtains more substance.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some of the South’s top interior designers reassure us that there is a time and place for matching trim-wall combos, and other scenarios when contrast is encouraged.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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The walnut desks, the Carrera marble, the Morrocan tile, the Savoir beds (so firm-soft that Goldilocks would weep)—it’s all elegant yet easy, thrown together with savvy intention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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There’s an update on the barn jacket in a soft light blue wash, with a contrast white leather collar; a sweeping denim car coat ideal for transitional weather, and an A-line denim skirt designed to be worn over pants.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Snug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snug. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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