as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
Their cushy footbeds are a perfect mix of comfort and support.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Americans are continually encouraged to sock away money in a 401(k) or other retirement plan to ensure a comfortable, if not cushy, life in their later years.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 27 June 2025
The slippers are also cushy thanks to their terry cotton insoles for padding around the house.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025
For some, the road to success starts with a cushy MBA and a fast-track grad scheme.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Americans are continually encouraged to sock away money in a 401(k) or other retirement plan to ensure a comfortable, if not cushy, life in their later years.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 27 June 2025
The slippers are also cushy thanks to their terry cotton insoles for padding around the house.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025
For some, the road to success starts with a cushy MBA and a fast-track grad scheme.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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Dress comfortably: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to stay comfortable.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Madueke’s ability to play on the left could also help Arsenal, but that may come down to whether Arteta is comfortable playing a left-footer on that side.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Adjustable straps create a snug fit, while EVA outsoles offer essential traction on a wide array of terrain.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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These best-selling jeans from Gloria Vanderbilt are a customer favorite and feature a comfy blend of cotton, polyester, and spandex for a snug and slightly stretchy fit.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Queen Camilla styled an Anna Valentine emerald green midi dress with three-quarter-length sleeves, a rounded neckline and slightly flared skirt with soft pleats.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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Traditional training often splits hard and soft skills into separate categories.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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