as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
Coming in a full range of sizes from 5 to 12 (including half sizes), these cushy hiking shoes boast reliable lugs at the outsoles for vital grip on a wide range of terrain, from slick rocks to wet leaves.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
So find a stability shoe that feels right for you as your daily trainer, but also have a minimalist shoe (even if just for walking or yard work), and sometimes run in a low, flexible trainer as well as a cushy, rockered one.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
He’s fired in disgrace from his cushy job, all while grappling with his recent divorce.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
In our quest to become better thinkers, creators and human beings, AI can act as both a creative sparring partner and an objective coach that challenges us to push the boundaries of our cushy comfort zones.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
So find a stability shoe that feels right for you as your daily trainer, but also have a minimalist shoe (even if just for walking or yard work), and sometimes run in a low, flexible trainer as well as a cushy, rockered one.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
He’s fired in disgrace from his cushy job, all while grappling with his recent divorce.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
In our quest to become better thinkers, creators and human beings, AI can act as both a creative sparring partner and an objective coach that challenges us to push the boundaries of our cushy comfort zones.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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While the towering shoes may seem intimidating, don’t let their large, often chunky heels fool you: PLatform shoes are among the most comfortable heels in any wardrobe.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Her spaniel, named Jasper, appeared to have snuck into the car and got comfortable on the backseat without her knowing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The luxury e-commerce retailer Net-a-Porter, Cultured magazine and the fashion label Proenza Schouler have also hosted dinner parties and events at Raf’s, where waiters nimbly zigzag among the dining room’s snug 11 tables.—
Laura Neilson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Briggs & Riley Traveler Tote With generous interior storage for travel, Briggs & Riley Traveler Tote ($219) has a snug slip-through panel for stacking on a carry-on and a quick-access outside zip compartment for security essentials.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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All while navigating the final stint on the soft tire for over 20 laps and keeping a surging Lando Norris behind him, not once losing his concentration.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The women on board could soon be heard whooping in joy as three massive parachutes deployed after about nine minutes into the flight and the capsule made a soft landing two minutes later in the desert, sending up plumes of dust.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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