as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
Where Chaco’s is firm and contoured, Teva’s is cushy and accommodating.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 7 May 2025
Plano, McKinney, and Frisco, once little more than cushy home bases for Dallas’ well to-do, have become economic engines in their own right.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
Made with a combination of polyester and elastane, the bra is also designed to be smooth and cushy.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 13 May 2025
The open-cell interior offers a nicely cushy sleeping experience.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 11 May 2025
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 7 May 2025
Plano, McKinney, and Frisco, once little more than cushy home bases for Dallas’ well to-do, have become economic engines in their own right.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
Made with a combination of polyester and elastane, the bra is also designed to be smooth and cushy.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 13 May 2025
The open-cell interior offers a nicely cushy sleeping experience.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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Final Thoughts There is no one-size-fits-all amount that can guarantee a comfortable retirement.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Score savings on summer clothes and comfortable sneakers that are currently $17 with a flash discount.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Designed with soft, springy foam and a snug fit, this ultra-light trainer is ideal for long walking days.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2025
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The unkind nickname is even more of a snug fit now.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Their texture is soft and literally melts in your mouth.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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While investors remain hopeful for a soft landing for the U.S. economy, how severe could the situation become if another recession occurs?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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