as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
The hybrid construction of the springy coils and cushy memory foam gives you a plush, slow-moving feel while still allowing your hips to feel lifted for natural spinal alignment.
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Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
Guests are encouraged to move around the space, maybe lounging on a cushy gold couch before transitioning to talk to another group on the sunny patio.
—Kate Bernot, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
Reality check: Data centers are still getting built left and right, often with cushy incentive packages.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024
The formulation has a lip-loving cocktail of ingredients, including peptides for plumping, ceramides for hydration, AHAs for exfoliation, and shea butter for a cushy coat of moisture.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 2024
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Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
Guests are encouraged to move around the space, maybe lounging on a cushy gold couch before transitioning to talk to another group on the sunny patio.
—Kate Bernot, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
Reality check: Data centers are still getting built left and right, often with cushy incentive packages.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024
The formulation has a lip-loving cocktail of ingredients, including peptides for plumping, ceramides for hydration, AHAs for exfoliation, and shea butter for a cushy coat of moisture.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
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Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Seating is comfortable for five adults, with the experience provided by synthetic leather upholstery in lower trims, Genuine leather and Nappa leather in upper trims.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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After making the bed, the sheets looked snug and smooth on the mattress.Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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The mummy-style bag includes a draft collar for a snug fit, yet there was still enough room to sleep on our side and rotate.Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Manu San Felix / National Geographic The Solomon Islands have the world’s second-highest coral diversity, with more than 490 species of hard and soft corals.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to a reduction in overall volume for OEM customers and a general reduction in demand for orthopedic soft bracing products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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