as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
Ernst Baerwald’s odyssey from a cushy childhood in Frankfurt to his final days in a beautiful Berkeley mansion, with a long sojourn in Tokyo along the way, reads like, well, a novel.
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Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Swift may want to have a cushy monthly residency at the Garden one day, Billy Joel-style.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Grippy, supportive Salomons offer just enough bounce for high-intensity workouts without being too cushy.
—India Roby, Glamour, 4 June 2026
Unexpected not because anyone thought Leclerc would leave his cushy position at Maranello, but because hardly anyone was keeping a close eye on the status of his contract, as is usually the case with other top Formula 1 drivers in top teams.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 June 2026
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Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Swift may want to have a cushy monthly residency at the Garden one day, Billy Joel-style.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Grippy, supportive Salomons offer just enough bounce for high-intensity workouts without being too cushy.
—India Roby, Glamour, 4 June 2026
Unexpected not because anyone thought Leclerc would leave his cushy position at Maranello, but because hardly anyone was keeping a close eye on the status of his contract, as is usually the case with other top Formula 1 drivers in top teams.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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How comfortable would the Braves feel about giving the ball to Pérez and Elder in playoff games?—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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In recent years, opponents have felt comfortable defending their 12-personnel sets with both heavy and light personnel.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The thick thatching holds in heat, so despite the coolness of the June evenings, my bedroom is snug.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Including setup for the frame and the remaining assembly for the sides and the headboard, everything took about 45 minutes to complete—though be aware that the upholstery was so snug that pulling it into place was like fitting a stubborn sock.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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But so do bursts of color, softer fabrics and strange patterns.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Puff sleeves, a scalloped hem, lace trim, and eyelet detailing give this top a soft, feminine edge.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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