How to Use cushy in a Sentence

cushy

adjective
  • His uncle got him a cushy job in the city government.
  • The Edge Desk has the same type of cushy seat and leg pads.
    Dallas News, 23 July 2020
  • The jobs and the salaries weren’t even that cushy, really.
    Dennis Young, courant.com, 26 July 2019
  • The cushy, screw-cap tip makes for a mess-free makeup bag.
    Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • With a 28mm stack height in the sole, the Torin aims to deliver a smooth, cushy ride.
    Amanda Loudin, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2019
  • The abstract shape of the cushy dog bed adds to the incognito rug look.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The heavyweight leather can take a beating, and the cushy sole is great for tired feet.
    Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2020
  • After a run, treat your feet with a cushy, slip-on shoe that is high on the style points.
    Amanda Loudin, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2019
  • He and Williams and Djokovic and Stephens are at the cushy end of the tennis-earnings spectrum.
    Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, 28 Aug. 2019
  • The star completed the look with a pair of cushy catwalk shoes.
    Shafiq Najib, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022
  • The Flying Spur, Bentley's large, cushy sedan, went on sale with a V8 for the first time this year.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 6 June 2021
  • There are cushy booths where people can work or have lunch.
    Steve Brown, Dallas News, 26 Aug. 2019
  • And the rows of cushy chairs, of course, were filled with cinemagoers.
    Andy Meek, BGR, 6 Dec. 2021
  • Why leave a private, cushy school and go to public school?
    By Ellise Pierce photos By Ross Hailey, star-telegram, 6 Sep. 2017
  • The leather boots have padded insoles that are super cushy.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 8 Jan. 2022
  • See: these cushy slides, which offer a good amount of support for this type of shoe.
    Lindy Segal, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The space is cozy and modern with big, cushy booths and a sunlit dining room.
    Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2024
  • His rent isn’t being paid by cushy fees from soft drink or cell phone brands.
    Hazlitt, 6 July 2022
  • Those on the hunt for the ultimate in cushy comfort will find it in this deeply padded lounge chair.
    Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
  • The restaurant is both spacious and cozy, with cushy chairs and lamps on each table.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022
  • The worn, brown leather; the dramatic, oversized shape; the sloping back that gives way to a cushy, padded seat.
    Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, 10 Sep. 2018
  • But fans of Chicago theater don’t go to the city’s many such venues for the chandeliers or the cushy seats.
    Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 11 Apr. 2018
  • The uppers are burly and protective on the outside but soft and cushy on the inside.
    Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Swapping fluffy slippers for cushy slides is a nice way to let your feet breathe in the summer.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 4 July 2024
  • Start with a cushy mattress pad, like this one from Utopia Bedding.
    Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • But the characters who make that hotel stay so plush and cushy?
    Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, 26 Aug. 2021
  • As a result, Golden State’s seat on the throne is as cushy as ever.
    Ben Golliver, SI.com, 5 July 2018
  • Rooms are sleek, with neutral colors, cushy beds and linens.
    Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2023
  • Not to mention, the over-ear cups are extra comfy and cushy with easy-to-use on-ear controls.
    Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
  • According to shoppers, the footbed is cushy and comfortable.
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024

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