as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
But the reality was far less cushy: Our seats reclined only a few inches more than regular coach seats.
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Debra Kamin, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The cushy memory foam insole molds to feet for comfort and support.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Shoppers even slumped in cushy bean bags to play Mario Kart on a Nintendo 64.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
The expansive Royce Pool, located near the tennis court at the far end of the property, is stunning, surrounded by cushy loungers and daybeds as well as palm trees and private cabanas that can be rented for the day.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Debra Kamin, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The cushy memory foam insole molds to feet for comfort and support.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Shoppers even slumped in cushy bean bags to play Mario Kart on a Nintendo 64.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
The expansive Royce Pool, located near the tennis court at the far end of the property, is stunning, surrounded by cushy loungers and daybeds as well as palm trees and private cabanas that can be rented for the day.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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Perhaps no other team would be as comfortable effectively shelling out more than $35 million per season for left-handed reliever Tanner Scott, including salary and a 110 percent luxury-tax penalty.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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With moisture-wicking and breathable properties, the fabric keeps you warm yet comfortable, while the reflective features on the legs help ensure that drivers can spot you easily.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This feature, which relies partly on a snug fit in the ear for the AirPods Pro 2, is turned on by default, and works across Transparency, Adaptive and Noise Cancellation modes.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Merrell When engineered correctly, a dual-Boa system delivers a snug, uniform fit that better secures the footwear comfortably around the entire foot.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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What does a whole-of-society approach look like in leveraging U.S. soft power?—
Tara Sonenshine,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
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Downy refers to the soft, white feathers located on a white stripe down its back.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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