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 west London club has won all six WSL titles since Arsenal last won it in 2019 and last year finished a cushy 12 points clear of the north Londoners, even after significant upheaval that included legendary manager Emma Hayes leaving the club.
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Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Mingle with your fellow passengers over afternoon tea or after-dinner drinks in the cushy lounge car.
—Alesandra Dubin, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
His situation as the bladier to a wealthy clan might be cushy, but his mental health is deteriorating rapidly.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
The resulting footprint is T-shaped, creating numerous pockets of outdoor space just begging to be built out with cushy outdoor seating, raised garden beds, an al fresco dining room, or your very own lanai.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
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Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Mingle with your fellow passengers over afternoon tea or after-dinner drinks in the cushy lounge car.
—Alesandra Dubin, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
His situation as the bladier to a wealthy clan might be cushy, but his mental health is deteriorating rapidly.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
The resulting footprint is T-shaped, creating numerous pockets of outdoor space just begging to be built out with cushy outdoor seating, raised garden beds, an al fresco dining room, or your very own lanai.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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Pari Pari is the brainchild of Benjamin Chemouny, Hugo Dayan and Edouard Benitah, who aimed to create an atmosphere that was elegant and yet also comfortable, a place for a quick lunch or a lengthier dinner with 25 counter seats — and a lot of ambition.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The journey is comfortable, with reserved seats, onboard restrooms, and no worries about parking or crowded overlooks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wear it with a polished pair of pants for an elevated look or pair it with the matching sweater pants to be ultra-snug.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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This shoe’s low-profile Dual Li2 dials ratchet up a snug fit, outperforming older BOA systems and even laces.—
The Editors,
Outside,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Traditional shades of red and green remain present, but they’re joined by bubble gum pink and soft blue for a more eclectic palette.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tejasvi designed it with large-font type to make text easier to see and read, and a soft, blue theme intended to be soothing to people who may come to the site fresh from a scam and be fearful or frazzled.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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